A friend suggested that where I am buying in Stanwick I should ask my conveyancer to carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
This is a search is occasionally quoted for as part of the standard Stanwick conveyancing searches. It is a large report of more than thirty pages, listing and detailing significant information about Stanwick around the property and the people living there. It incorporates an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Stanwick Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime details, Stanwick Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data regarding Stanwick.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Stanwick?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Stanwick. 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 Stanwick differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Stanwick approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because house builders in Stanwick typically buy the site, 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 conveyancers 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Stanwick or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, no chain conveyancing. Stanwick is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Stanwick are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Stanwick you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Stanwick may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
I have been recommended by three or four local property agents in Stanwick to find a solicitor on your site. What’s the financial advantage for Estate Agents to market your services rather than alternative conveyancing organisations?
We refuse to offer any referral fee for sending work to this site. We thought it would be too underhand a fee as home movers will think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.
I am using a search engine for the words on line conveyancing in Stanwick it brings up many solicitorsin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right solicitor for my move?
The preferential method of seeking a suitable conveyancer is via trusted testimonial, so enquire of colleagues and relatives who have purchased a property in Stanwick or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Fees for conveyancing in Stanwick vary, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of four quotes from varying types of conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify that the costs are guaranteed not to escalate.