We are intent on selling our property in Melling and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A high street Melling conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers used a web based conveyancing firm rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Melling. We have lived in Melling for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Do we contact our local Authority to get clarification need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You need to enquire of 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 health insurance to cover that same sickness)
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Melling?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Melling. 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 Melling differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Melling contact us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because builders in Melling typically purchase the real estate, 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 used to new build conveyancing in Melling or who has acted in the same development.
I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Melling prior to instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders will not give a loan on this type of house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can look into this further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Melling. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Melling to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
What is the reason for new build conveyancing in Melling being more expensive?
Conveyancing in Melling for recently converted or new build properties often involve adoption of highways & drains, building regulations approval, planning permission, new build warranties such NHBC as well as further queries and contractual considerations.