Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Robertsbridge?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Robertsbridge. 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…’

About to purchase a new build apartment in Robertsbridge. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Robertsbridge

Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.

I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Robertsbridge prior to appointing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor advised that some lenders will refuse to give a loan on such a premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Robertsbridge. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Robertsbridge especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Robertsbridge.

I am using a search engine for the term on line conveyancing in Robertsbridge it reveals numerous property lawyersin the area. How do I determine which is the right solicitor for my move?

The best way of seeking the right conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so seek the guidance of colleagues and family who have bought a property in Robertsbridge or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Robertsbridge differ, so it's advisable to secure at least four estimates from different conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify that the costs are guaranteed not to to be inflated.

We are in the process of purchasing a apartment in Robertsbridge. Conveyancing is not yet done but we would like have our transaction price a secret from the likes of Rightmove. what can I do to make sure this is not noted?

The Land Registry by statute are obliged to disclose price sold data on the official title for domestic properties countrywide including homes in Robertsbridge. The register of ownership is an open document, so HMLR would be breaching their statutory obligations if they failed to permit access to the register.

You can make a request of HM Land Registry to hide the price paid data however the answer will be in the negative.