Recent questionswithin Buying a flat or house
Our next door neighbour's tree roots have created humps, cracks and depressions in our tarmac driveway. We now need to resurface because of this. What is the lega... read more
Bill Willcocks' response
The legal answer and the neighbourly answer are not always the same thing. Although you may have a right for your neighbour not to cause damage ... read more
A developer is knocking down the house next door to me and building three houses. Where can I get advice on what rights I have while he is developing the site?
Jon Payne's response
You could try your local authority, as it is generally free. Often, there are conditions on planning permission about development and if you hav... read more
can you reccamend a good solicitor for selling a property in liverppol uk area please
Daniel Stanton's response
QualitySolicitors Jackson & Canter at 88 Church Street 0151 282 1700
we want to sell our house we have a buyer how much should we expect to pay for solicitors fees to swap contracts and would we be better using the same solicitor i... read more
Lynn Murray's response
How long is a piece of string. You would both need to be separately represented and would both have to pay legal fees. You can get quotes for o... read more
I am selling a flat in London and the completion date is set for tomorrow. When contracts were exchanged there was no reference to the buildings insurance or gro... read more
Daniel Stanton's response
This might be a bit late in the day but hopefully this answer helps others in a similar position.
You mention that there was no mention in the c... read more
I am buying a house which needs a proper refurb and the seller has accepted my offer based on two conditions one in which I use the same estate agents company to ... read more
Derek Payne's response
Generally speaking, the same firm cannot act for both buyer and seller due to a conflict of interest. So no, you need an independant firm to act ... read more