Topic 6 Flashcards

Topic 6: Buying a property: an overview (11 cards)

1
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Apparent authority

A

Where a statement or action by the principal appears to give the agent wider authority

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2
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How much do Estate Agents typically charge.

A

1-3.5%

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3
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Sole Selling Rights

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The agent has exclusive rights to sell the property and will receive the fee even if the vendor or a third party finds a buyer

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4
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Sole agency

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The agent has exclusive rights to sell the property, although they will not be entitled to a fee if the vendor finds a buy

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5
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Joint sole agency

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Two agents agree to market the property exclusively and split the commission when a sale is made

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6
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Multiple agency

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A number of agents market the property

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7
Q

If a homeowners EPC rating is given a rating of an E or F then they cannot

A

Rent it out

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8
Q

At traditional Auction what % deposit is paid? How many days to complete?

A

10% Non refundable and contracts exchanges on the day & 28 days to complete.

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9
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What is typically included in a legal pack for Auction

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  1. memorandum of sale;
  2. special conditions of sale;
  3. the local search (if and when available);
  4. Land Registry search;
  5. proof of title;
  6. a copy of any lease affecting the property
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10
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For a modern method of Auction what’s the deposit and process?

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5% non refundable deposit on the day 28 days to exchange contracts and a further 28 days to complete. But if the vendor pulls out the reservation is returned to the buyer.

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11
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It may be possible to exchange contracts on the condition that the buyer could withdraw later without penalty if they cannot sell their property. True/False

A

True

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