What does a local search tell me about the property my wife and I buying in Barnt Green?

Barnt Green conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for instance Onsearch The local search is essential in every Barnt Green conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any nasty once you have moved into your property. The search will reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen topic headings.

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

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Barnt Green. 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 am buying a new build house in Barnt Green with a mortgage from Alliance & Leicester . The sellers would not reduce the amount so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The estate agent suggested that I not reveal to my lawyer about this side-deal as it could impact my mortgage with the bank. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I am using a search engine for the words cheap conveyancing in Barnt Green it reveals many solicitorslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancing solicitor for purchase transaction?

The ideal method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so enquire of friends and family who have bought a property in Barnt Green or the reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Barnt Green vary, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of four fee calculations from varying types of conveyancers. Be sure to seek confirmation what costs in the quote includes.

I have recently placed an offer on a leasehold flat in Barnt Green and the broker that we are using recommended his solicitor. He quoted a thousand pounds plus VAT and 3rd party costs. Does this sound reasonable?

You should not rely on a single quote. You should seek like-for-like quotes for your conveyancing in Barnt Green. Then choose one that you trust and crucially, is on the approved list of the lender that you are sourcing your mortgage from.