Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Ilkeston?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Ilkeston. 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…’

How does conveyancing in Ilkeston differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Ilkeston contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because developers in Ilkeston usually purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Ilkeston or who has acted in the same development.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one round the corner in Ilkeston I like with open areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 51 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Ilkeston in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?

If you require a home loan the shortness of the lease may be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you can ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Ilkeston. I've chance upon a web site which appears to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via web that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

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?

I see that you have a search directory identifying firms on the lender conveyancing panel. Do Ilkeston conveyancing firms pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for my own conveyancing?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the bank conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Ilkeston.