Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could impact a commercial property in Wycombe Marsh?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Wycombe Marsh will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Wycombe Marsh. The report 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 Wycombe Marsh.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Wycombe Marsh it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could cause delays to Wycombe Marsh commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in Wycombe Marsh.

My wife and I have a renovated Edwardian property in Wycombe Marsh. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and Skipton Building Society. I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the matching property. Is it worth asking Skipton Building Society to clarify?

You should assess 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 proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Wycombe Marsh 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 your conveyancing practitioner who completed the work.

I'm buying my first flat in Wycombe Marsh with the aid of help to buy. The developers refused to move on the price so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep suggested that I not reveal to my lawyer about this side-deal as it will adversely affect my loan with Godiva Mortgages Ltd. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer 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.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for purchase conveyancing in Wycombe Marsh. I happened to discover a web site which appears to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? 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 today plan to offer on a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a leasehold house in Wycombe Marsh. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Wycombe Marsh are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Wycombe Marsh in which case you should be shopping around for a Wycombe Marsh conveyancing practitioner and check that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the landlord’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your conveyancer will report to you on the legal implications.