We are buying a 3 bedroom semi in Denbigh. Our aim is to an extension at the rear at the property.Will legal due diligence on the property include checks to see if these alterations are permitted?

Your property lawyer will review the deeds as conveyancing in Denbigh will occasionally reveal restrictions in the title deeds which prevent certain alterations or need the consent of another owner. Certain extensions call for local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.

We were going to get a AIP from Barclays this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Barclays recommend any Denbigh solicitors on the Barclays conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?

You will need to appoint Denbigh solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Barclays conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Barclays through the process.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Denbigh off the council. I have a mortgage offer with HSBC. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with HSBC, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the HSBC conveyancing panel.

Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose proposed roadworks that may impact a commercial estate in Denbigh?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Denbigh will execute a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Denbigh. The search result provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Denbigh.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Denbigh it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can cause delays to Denbigh commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Denbigh.

My wife and I purchased a renovated Georgian house in Denbigh. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and Birmingham Midshires. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You need to read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Denbigh and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also enquire as to the situation with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the conveyancing.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Denbigh and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Denbigh. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Denbigh area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Denbigh. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

If all goes to plan we aim to complete the disposal of our £250,000 flat in Denbigh in just under a week. The landlords agents has quoted £408 for Certificate of Compliance, insurance certificate and 3 years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge exorbitant fees for a leasehold conveyance in Denbigh?

Denbigh conveyancing on leasehold apartments often necessitates the buyer’s lawyer sending enquiries for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is under no legal obligation to respond to these enquiries most will be willing to do so. They are entitled to invoice a reasonable administration fee for responding to enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no set fee. The average fee for the paperwork that you are referring to is £350, in some transactions it is in excess of £800. The administration charge invoiced by the landlord must be accompanied by a synopsis of rights and obligations in respect of administration fees, without which the charge is not strictly payable. In reality you have no option but to pay whatever is requested of you if you want to complete the sale of your home.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Denbigh - Sample of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge liability? How much is the ground rent and service charge? What prohibitions exist in the Denbigh Lease?