My aunt advised me that in purchasing a property in Higham Ferrers there could be a number of restrictions preventing external changes to the property. Is this right?
There are a number of properties in Higham Ferrers which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external variations. Part of the conveyancing in Higham Ferrers should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
My wife and I purchasing a terrace house in Higham Ferrers. The intention is to carry out a loft conversion at the property.Will legal conveyancing on the property include checks to ascertain if these works are permitted?
Your conveyancer should check the registered title as conveyancing in Higham Ferrers can occasionally identify restrictions in the title documents which prohibit categories of alterations or necessitated the consent of a 3rd party. Certain extensions call for local authority planning consent and approval under the building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.
Two weeks ago we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Clydesdale. Higham Ferrers conveyancing practitioners were chosen. How long does it take for Clydesdale to send the offer to the property lawyer?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Clydesdale completed the survey? Have you informed Clydesdale as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.
I have todaybecome aware that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Higham Ferrers for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest way to see if the property is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Higham Ferrers conveyancing specialists.
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Higham Ferrers. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Higham Ferrers
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Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?
I decided to have a survey done on a property in Higham Ferrers before appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor has said that some banks will refuse to give a mortgage on such a premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can look into this further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Higham Ferrers. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Higham Ferrers to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
My business partner and I are wishing to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend lawyers offering no-sale-no charges for non-domestic conveyancing in Higham Ferrers for below £2000?
We can recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Higham Ferrers, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are intending to purchase or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we will find you the right solicitor. As for the fees these will vary based on the structure and nuances of the deal. Let us have your details or call so as to enable us to provide you with a fixed commercial conveyancing calculation.
What should I expect to pay for conveyancing in Higham Ferrers?
The total sum levied for Higham Ferrers conveyancing charges will differ significantly from solicitor to solicitor. Given these differences it especially critical for you to find this out when you first instruct a conveyancer. It is advisable to find a couple like for like quotes.