How long to answer conveyancing questions?

Gingaloaf

Hello,
I'm in the process of trying to buy a new build. At the start of the process my independent solicitor raised a couple of questions. 6 weeks later we are still awaiting a reply. My solicitor chases this on a weekly basis as do I via the sales office. There seems to be a great reluctance to answer the questions. It is frustrating as everything else is ready, searches done etc.
How much longer should I leave it before i start to throw toys and walking away? How long would you leave it?

sillyhilly

The answer to this question is unfortunately, how long is a piece of string? What were the questions, if you don't mind me asking?

The vendors solicitors may be slow, incompetent or most likely inundated. They may also be choosing to get all their 'ducks in a row' before responding, or they may be reluctant to answer on something (which I seriously doubt). The house may not actually be ready and they may be delaying. It may also be as something ridiculous as the developer wanting the sale to complete on x month to meet various targets for that month/year.

However, six weeks is a long time. Start protesting a bit more at the sales office, and obtain the name of the Regional Manager for the development. I found that the Estate Agent (or in your case, the Sales Office equivalent) had the most vested interest to get the process moved along quickly. Use that to your advantage.

Fire_Fox

You are chasing who exactly and how exactly? What exactly has been said to you each time?

Albala

sillyhilly wrote: »

The answer to this question is unfortunately, how long is a piece of string? What were the questions, if you don't mind me asking?

The vendors solicitors may be slow, incompetent or most likely inundated. They may also be choosing to get all their 'ducks in a row' before responding, or they may be reluctant to answer on something (which I seriously doubt). The house may not actually be ready and they may be delaying. It may also be as something ridiculous as the developer wanting the sale to complete on x month to meet various targets for that month/year.

However, six weeks is a long time. Start protesting a bit more at the sales office, and obtain the name of the Regional Manager for the development. I found that the Estate Agent (or in your case, the Sales Office equivalent) had the most vested interest to get the process moved along quickly. Use that to your advantage.

Our purchase slowed down to a near halt as soon as it was handed to the EA's 'progress chasers'.:o