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How to speed up managing agent

Hi all,

I accepted an offer on my leasehold flat on the 20th May. Survey, searches etc have all been done, the only thing we are waiting on is the reply to the enquiries made to my managing agent. My solicitor first requested them on 30th May, then again on the 18th June. I am now chasing them up myself (phone calls and emails) but am getting nowhere.
Surely there must be a reasonable time length in which they should reply? I would hate to lose my buyer because of their delays. Surely there must be legislation out there- like the FOI Act?

Any advice appreciated!
Saving for an early retirement!

Comments

  • david29dpo
    david29dpo Posts: 3,986 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    did you not keep the statements sent to you every year?
  • Imelda
    Imelda Posts: 1,402 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Yes, but they want 3 years worth and I have only owned it for less than 2. My previous solicitor (which is another thread entirely!) did not keep a copy (they retained all my documentation) either.
    Looks like another day of phone calls and answer machine messages.....
    Saving for an early retirement!
  • koksrob
    koksrob Posts: 88 Forumite
    know the feeling of that...and im the buyer :(
  • olly300
    olly300 Posts: 14,738 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    [FONT=Verdana,arial,Helvetica]Contact LEASE - phone between 9.30am and 3.30pm
    Tel: 020 7374 5380

    But you probably find that you won't be able to speed the agents up.
    [/FONT]
    I'm not cynical I'm realistic :p

    (If a link I give opens pop ups I won't know I don't use windows)
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