I am currently selling my 60% part buy part rent ownership share of my flat.
My buyer came over last week (she said that the delay in us completing/exchanging so far according to her solicitor was that the name on the lease had changed. I wasn't aware of this). I asked my solicitor for an update and her reply read: "Theres been no mention of dates yet as there is an enquiry outstanding with your landlords solicitors that the buyers solicitor raised. In short the lease of the flat refers to a Headlease, which has now been closed so they have asked if the landlord will enter into a Deed of Variation to remove any references of the Headlease from your lease. Your landlords solicitor confirmed last week they would seek their clients instructions and revert to me, so I await to hear. As soon as I do I’ll let you know the outcome."
I got an email yesterday that now says this: "I have had a reply now from the landlords solicitor regarding the Deed of Variation request. They have confirmed they will agree to it subject to payment of their fee of £350 + VAT and any disbursements.
I have sent this on to your buyers solicitor and asked if their client will agree to this cost (or at least a contribution towards it). If the buyer doesn’t agree to the cost, or only agrees a contribution, will you agree to the same?"
Am I being unreasonable in thinking that this is a fee that should not have anything to do with me? I'm selling.... It just feels a bit cheeky?
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Littlechinagirl · 06/02/2018 13:49
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