Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Whitnash?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Whitnash. 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…’

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Whitnash in advance of appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks will not grant a mortgage on this type of home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Whitnash. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Whitnash to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

I am using a search engine for the words on line conveyancing in Whitnash it brings up numerous conveyancersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable property lawyer for me?

The preferential way of finding a suitable conveyancer is via personal referral, so seek the counsel of friends and family who have bought a property in Whitnash or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Whitnash vary, so it's advisable to obtain a minimum of four fee calculations from varying types of solicitors. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

Expecting to sign contracts shortly on a garden flat in Whitnash. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they will have a report out to me on Monday. What should I be looking out for?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Whitnash should include some of the following:

Changes to the flat Does the lease prohibit wood flooring? Whether your lease caters for for a slush fund? Where does the liability rest to repair and maintain the building. It is important that you know who is responsible the repair and maintenance of all parts of the block and estate The total ownership of the property. This may be the property itself but could also incorporate a attic or storage are if applicable.

Whitnash Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries before buying

For most Whitnash leaseholds the outlay for major works tend not to be included within service charges, albeit that there some managing agents in Whitnash obliged leasehold owners to contribute towards a reserve fund created for the specific intention of building a fund for major repairs or maintenance. Please note if it is fewer than 80 years it will affect the value of the property. It is worth checking with your bank that they are content with the length of the lease. A short lease means that you will almost definitely have to extend the lease sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of what this will be. Remember, in most cases you would be required to have owned the premises for a couple of years in order to be eligible to carry out a lease extension. Does the lease contain onerous restrictions?

Been reading online that Whitnash solicitors are more costly than licensed conveyancers in Whitnash when it comes to purchasing a house. Am I better off using a conveyancer or a solicitor if I am purchasing for my home move in Whitnash.

When it comes to conveyancing in Whitnash the costs are unlikely to vary dramatically depending on whether the legal expert is a licenced conveyancer or solicitor.