I am need of leasehold conveyancing for an apartment in a relatively new development (seven years built) in Wollaston. 95% of the flats are already occupied. Do I need carry out the neighbourhood searches for my conveyancing in Wollaston?
You would be taking a significant risk in refusing to carrying out Wollaston conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would seriously advise in no uncertain terms that you have them. Where speed and price are primary concerns you should consider with your lawyer about the options such as contingency insurance available to you
I am selling our home in Wollaston and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. Any high street Wollaston conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using a nationwide conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Wollaston. Having lived in Wollaston for three years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that there is no issue.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing solicitor already. Are they able to advise? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same illness)
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Wollaston?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Wollaston. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Wollaston is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can give?
Flying freeholds in Wollaston are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Wollaston you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Wollaston may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
How do I identify a Wollaston law firm on the Lloyds TSB Bank conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am prepared to travel upto 20kilometers to meet the conveyancer.
You can use the facility on this website. Please choose the lender and your location and you will see a number of Wollaston conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have listed some Wollaston conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can contact them to verify if they are on the Lloyds TSB Bank approved list
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for my conveyancing in Wollaston. I happened to chance upon a site which appears to be the perfect solution If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via phone that would be ideal. Should I be concerned? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?