New Build

GeorgieB123

Thanks guys! We went and saw the mortgage advisor today and all the finances look in order so looking at applying for a mortgage and reserving our flat!
We already rent a little house and have most furniture so its the things like carpets and whatnot we need. See what happens and fingers crossed!

randallst

Make sure they throw in carpets, I believe that should be basic. And I got £500 towards solicitors fees as well so try for that

SuzieSue

randallst wrote: »

And I got £500 towards solicitors fees as well so try for that

You should ensure you get your own solicitors even if they offer you a discount to use theirs.

Sheffield_Marketeer

Its exciting, isn't it?
We are getting our valuation done tom. Does any one know what happens after that? How do they inform us how much the house valuation has come to?

caeler

SuzieSue wrote: »

You should ensure you get your own solicitors even if they offer you a discount to use theirs.

Hi Suzie - I disagree. Do you own research on solicitors, you may end up wanting to use their recommended solicitors! I did! I had prior experience of the firm so I was happy. I also felt they were actually working for me too. Also, if you do choose your own solicitors you need to find ones that specialist in new build. It is a different type of sale because of deeds being registered and all the plans getting signed off. It helps if they have worked with the developer before so they know the process - saves time.

SuzieSue

caeler wrote: »

Hi Suzie - I disagree. Do you own research on solicitors, you may end up wanting to use their recommended solicitors! I did! I had prior experience of the firm so I was happy. I also felt they were actually working for me too. Also, if you do choose your own solicitors you need to find ones that specialist in new build. It is a different type of sale because of deeds being registered and all the plans getting signed off. It helps if they have worked with the developer before so they know the process - saves time.

How can they possibly put your interests first? If they told you anything that might put you off buying then they would lose their contract with the developer. Yes, it will be easier and cheaper for you and the develiper to use their solicitor, but I would use my own, even if only to get a second opinion.

geoffky

It is very hard to sell those things.I think you are about to do your brains in..big time..buy a flat or house

SuzieSue

caeler wrote: »

Hi Suzie - I disagree. Do you own research on solicitors, you may end up wanting to use their recommended solicitors! I did! I had prior experience of the firm so I was happy. I also felt they were actually working for me too. Also, if you do choose your own solicitors you need to find ones that specialist in new build. It is a different type of sale because of deeds being registered and all the plans getting signed off. It helps if they have worked with the developer before so they know the process - saves time.

If you were buying an older house, would you use your vendor's solicitor?

SuzieSue

geoffky wrote: »

It is very hard to sell those things.I think you are about to do your brains in..big time..buy a flat or house

I'd never seen a new build coach house before this thread. Why would a developer build them?

caeler

SuzieSue wrote: »

If you were buying an older house, would you use your vendor's solicitor?

LOL - Why don't you like me disagreeing with you?! I did my research and I liked the firm they recommended, I had used them before so felt comfortable. Plus they gave a very competitive quote. Whereas I didn't like the solicitors the developer used so wouldn't have approached them for a quote. Infact as I recall they found a few issues in the contract which they forced the developer to change for me and all future purchases. I deal with solicitors all the time at work so I know when I'm being played. I'll get off my soapbox now and perhaps we can agree to disagree!