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Advice needed - house advertised as freehold becomes leasehold just before exchange!
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DVardysShadow wrote: »Although normally you cannot claim back if you pull out before exchange, I believe in this case it would be reasonable to claim back for all expenses from the moment the vendor's solicitor sent a contract which purported to be for a freehold property.
I agree, sue0 -
How many times? My name is not Sue, it is Susan.david29dpo wrote: »I agree, sueHi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0 -
DVardysShadow wrote: »How many times? My name is not Sue, it is Susan.
Surely you can't be serious?0 -
i would. how on earth can the vendor not know that their property is a leasehold. how ridiculous0
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Is the property on the Land Registry? if so download the title deeds and check when the last transfer of ownership was.If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing0
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Roger, Roger ;-)0
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Yeah £4 for the title deed isn't it?
Shocking to have spent big money ... someone has perhaps either been very stupid or optimistic!0 -
Have you checked if you can buy the freehold - we bought ours a few years ago - it cost about £2000
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