Freehold Sale Enquiries

Why do the Buyers Solicitors raise enquiries on the property?

• These are unnecessary and this delays the sale process

• Because the Estate Agents told them to

• They have an obligation to the buyer and lender to ensure a Good and Marketable Title

• Enquiries help to justify their Conveyancing fees

Which of the below enquiries should NOT be raised?

• Enquiries based on opinion

• Enquiries that fall outside of the Conveyancing Association Protocol

• Enquiries that fall outside of the Law Society Conveyancing Protocol

• Enquiries raised out of the Title documents

What must be done first before sending any enquiries to the client on their sale property?

• Make sure the client has not already provided the documents

• Send the enquiries on to the client as soon as they are received

• Do the enquiries need to be directed to a third party instead?

• Check to determine if the enquiries have been raised correctly

Which of the below enquiries should we answer?

• Provide a Section 106 Agreement of any age

• Provide a Fensa certificate that is recorded on the buyers Local Search or Fensa website

• Provide a Gas Safe certificate that is recorded on the buyers Local Search or Gas Safe website

• Provide a copy Planning Permission revealed on the Local Search without conditions

Which of the below documents are considered Installation Certificates?

• Fensa Certificate

• Gas Safe Certificate

• Cavity Wall Guarantee

• Section 38 Agreement

What does Special Condition 5 of the Contract relate to?

• Insurance

• Late Completion

• Occupation of the buyer

• The Contract Time

What must you first do before agreeing Contract amendments?

• Make sure the client agrees to them

• Proceed to Exchange

• Record any Contract amendments on your file

• Check with your Team Manager if you do not understand the amendment