hi there,
wondering if i could get some advice,i sold an acre of land that was zoned in a village just over 12 months ,lots of intrest from different parties at the time and agreed a sale with a builder that seemed honest for a fair price.Contracts were drawn up and he paid 10%deposit to my soliciter sale was subject to permission being applied for and granted on no less than 2 houses(not a problem as spoke to planner and she said 3 even 4 houses allowed if done nicely zoned low density).Problem is builder has not applied for permission at all and dont think he will as the market has slowed alot where this is.There was a 12 month limit for completion with possiblity to extend if planning was delayed.Soliciter thinks he is entitled to his deposit back(could this be true) or is my soliciter incorrect as i dont believe this could be true as i kept my part of agreement.Would love advice from all.
many thanks
wondering if i could get some advice,i sold an acre of land that was zoned in a village just over 12 months ,lots of intrest from different parties at the time and agreed a sale with a builder that seemed honest for a fair price.Contracts were drawn up and he paid 10%deposit to my soliciter sale was subject to permission being applied for and granted on no less than 2 houses(not a problem as spoke to planner and she said 3 even 4 houses allowed if done nicely zoned low density).Problem is builder has not applied for permission at all and dont think he will as the market has slowed alot where this is.There was a 12 month limit for completion with possiblity to extend if planning was delayed.Soliciter thinks he is entitled to his deposit back(could this be true) or is my soliciter incorrect as i dont believe this could be true as i kept my part of agreement.Would love advice from all.
many thanks