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Has my solicitor made a mistake that could cost me my house??
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alberto2012
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I have recently put a written offer in for my first house, the offer has so far been verbally accepted.. (last week)
I have had a mortgage agreed in principal..
On recently reading the copy of my solicitors 'offer letter/ contract' that was sent to the sellers solicitors it states...
"This offer, is open for written acceptance by Monday 16th July, otherwise it shall be deemed to have been withdrawn"....
Now, obviously that date has passed, and after asking my solicitor if the written acceptance had been received, I was told no...
So where does that LEGALLY leave my offer?
I would say VOID??
What's to stop another potential buyer coming in with an offer?:mad:
After questioning my solicitor I was told
" this is normal practice"
"dont worry"
"ive been in the business 17years"
etc etc
Does anyone have any advice regarding this??
I have had a mortgage agreed in principal..
On recently reading the copy of my solicitors 'offer letter/ contract' that was sent to the sellers solicitors it states...
"This offer, is open for written acceptance by Monday 16th July, otherwise it shall be deemed to have been withdrawn"....
Now, obviously that date has passed, and after asking my solicitor if the written acceptance had been received, I was told no...
So where does that LEGALLY leave my offer?
I would say VOID??
What's to stop another potential buyer coming in with an offer?:mad:
After questioning my solicitor I was told
" this is normal practice"
"dont worry"
"ive been in the business 17years"
etc etc
Does anyone have any advice regarding this??
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alberto2012 wrote: »I have recently put a written offer in for my first house, the offer has so far been verbally accepted.. (last week)
I have had a mortgage agreed in principal..
On recently reading the copy of my solicitors 'offer letter/ contract' that was sent to the sellers solicitors it states...
"This offer, is open for written acceptance by Monday 16th July, otherwise it shall be deemed to have been withdrawn"....
Now, obviously that date has passed, and after asking my solicitor if the written acceptance had been received, I was told no...
So where does that LEGALLY leave my offer?
I would say VOID??
What's to stop another potential buyer coming in with an offer?:mad:
After questioning my solicitor I was told
" this is normal practice"
"dont worry"
"ive been in the business 17years"
etc etc
Does anyone have any advice regarding this??
Just realised ive posted this in wrong section...
will re-post in house buying ...0 -
Reposted as https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4081315alberto2012 wrote: »Just realised ive posted this in wrong section...
will re-post in house buying ...Hi, 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
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