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Can I claim solicitor fees
ginsmith
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HiSold my house in August 2007 found a house to purchase paid for full surveyhad all the paperwork done and was hoping to complete in december, my buyers house sale fell thro' and I have waited for them untill MONDAY 21st APRIL, and incurred solicitors fees can I get the ex buyers of my house to paid towards my costs,I am so out of pocket because I waited for 8 months for completion and lost the house I wanted.thanksGinsmith
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they were not going ahead with the purchase,can I claim some of my cost from the
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There is no legislation in place that will allow you to reclaim the costs you have incurred from your buyer. You could ask your solicitor to request a contribution from the buyer, but I doubt very much if you will get anywhere.0
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If you had already exchanged contracts and they delayed completion , you may be entitled to compensation if you served a notice to complete. If they just delayed exchange, you won't be entitled to anything. Just be grateful they didn't come back and ask you to drop your price!0
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HiSold my house in August 2007
When you say "sold", do you mean that you just found a buyer, or did you actually exchange contracts and they failed to complete.
If you just found a buyer, and they pulled out before exchange, then you can't claim any costs from them. If they exchanged contracts, then I think they will have to pay some costs.Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')
No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)0
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