Please help. My Bourton on the Water conveyancer is assuring me that he is legally obliged toapply for Bourton on the Water conveyancing searches asthe firm are on the Santandersolicitor panel. Is this really necessary?

Unfortunately both you and your lawyer have little choice here. Given that you are taking out a loan with a bank your property lawyer has to comply with their conditions as set out in their version of the CML Conveyancing Handbook. Your solicitor would have previously signed the Terms and Conditions of your bank’s conveyancing panel appointment which obliges them to follow the CML Handbook specifications . Even if you were a cash buyer you would be ill advised not to carry out Bourton on the Water conveyancing searches.

Can your site be used to locate a Conveyancing solicitor in Bourton on the Water even if I’m not buying or disposing of a house, for instance if I want to acquire a shop in Bourton on the Water with a mortgage from Halifax?

The service is mainly there to get a quote from domestic conveyancing solicitors in Bourton on the Water but we have recorded at the bottom of this page a selection of Bourton on the Water commercial conveyancing firms. You will need to speak with the company directly to establish if they can also act for Halifax

I need some expedited conveyancing in Bourton on the Water as I am faced with a deadline to exchange contracts inside 2 weeks. A mortgage is not required. Can I escape the need for conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not obtaining a home loan you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would suggest that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Bourton on the Water the following are examples of what can be revealed and therefore impact future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Outstanding Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Bourton on the Water?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Bourton on the Water. 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 today plan to offer on a house that seems to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it more attractive. I have subsequently discovered that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Bourton on the Water. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Bourton on the Water are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Bourton on the Water so you should seriously consider looking for a Bourton on the Water conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the freeholder’spermission to conduct alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your solicitor will appraise you on the various issues.

Bourton on the Water Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

It is important to be aware whether redecorating or some other significant cost is due in the near future to be shared by the leasehold owners and will dramatically increase the the maintenance charges or require a one off payment. Who is in charge of the building? It would be a good idea to investigate if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. By way of example it is reasonably common in Bourton on the Water leases that pets are not allowed in in a block in Bourton on the Water. If you like the flatin Bourton on the Water yet your dog can’t live with you then you will be presented with a hard determination.