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Buying a house - when can searches take place?
JMC39
Posts: 218 Forumite
Hi,
Is there any reason why searches against a house can't be undertaken prior to solicitors receiving draft contracts? My estate agent has said to get them done straight away, however my solicitor has said they won't do anything as yet.
Is there any reason these can't be started asap?
Thanks
Is there any reason why searches against a house can't be undertaken prior to solicitors receiving draft contracts? My estate agent has said to get them done straight away, however my solicitor has said they won't do anything as yet.
Is there any reason these can't be started asap?
Thanks
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By "your estate agent", do you possibly mean the agent you are buying through? ......
Do as your solicitor tells you! He does actually work in your best interest.0 -
My estate agent has said to get them done straight away
The selling agent does not work on your behalf and won't be working in your interests.
Searches require the title plan in the contract pack sent by the vendor's solicitor. Until then, your solicitor won't be able to do anything.
Has the chain above you fully formed? The chain should be complete before you commit money in instructing searches.0
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