A friend pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Christchurch there could be a number of restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external changes to a property. Is this right?
We are aware of a number of properties in Christchurch which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Christchurch should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
I happen to be the single beneficiary of my late grandmother’s estate with all property in now in my sole name, including the house in Christchurch. Conveyancing formalities meant that the Land Registry date was in June. I want to move. I do know about the CML 6 month 'rule', which means that my proprietorship may be treated the same way as though I had purchased the house in June. Do I have to wait half a year to sell?
The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ handbook obliges solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you might be affected by that. How sensible a view banks take of it, depend on the bank as this requirement is primarily there to pick up on the purchase and immediately sell or the quick reselling of property.
Can I be sure that the Christchurch conveyancing solicitor on the Virgin Money panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Christchurch getting recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer conducting your transaction.
My relative suggested that if I am buying in Christchurch I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
This is a search is usually quoted for as part of the standard Christchurch conveyancing searches. It is a large document of more than thirty pages, listing and setting out significant information about Christchurch around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information regarding Christchurch.
I used Arc property Solicitors a few years past for my conveyancing in Christchurch. I now require my papers but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Christchurch of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Christchurch prior to appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. Our surveyor advised that some banks may refuse to issue a mortgage on such a house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Christchurch. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Christchurch especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Christchurch.
I am looking into buying my first house which is in Christchurch and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Christchurch. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Christchurch area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Christchurch. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
In my capacity as executor for the will of my grandmother I am disposing of a property in Neath but reside in Christchurch. My lawyer (approximately 235 miles awayrequires that I execute a stat dec prior to completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Christchurch to witness and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are Christchurch based