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

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Woodingdean. 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'm buying a new build house in Woodingdean with a mortgage from . The developers refused to reduce the amount so I negotiated £7000 of additionals instead. The property agent advised me not inform my lawyer about the deal as it will affect 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.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Woodingdean in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks will not grant a mortgage on this type of premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further via 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 Woodingdean. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Woodingdean especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Woodingdean.

My partner has recommend that I appoint his conveyancers in Woodingdean. Should I choose my own property lawyer?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Woodingdean conveyancing lawyer it’s preferable to find a conveyancing practitioner is to seek referrals from friends or family who have used the conveyancer you're contemplating using.

Woodingdean Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

Does the lease have onerous restrictions? How much is the yearly maintenance fee and ground rent? Please tell me if there are any major works in the planning that could increase the maintenance costs?