Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Coombe Dingle?

Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Coombe Dingle. 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 Coombe Dingle differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Coombe Dingle come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because new home sellers in Coombe Dingle usually 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Coombe Dingle or who has acted in the same development.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £235,500 and identified one round the corner in Coombe Dingle I like with a park and railway links in the vicinity, however it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Coombe Dingle suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

If you need a mortgage that many years may be an issue. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor regarding this.

In scouring the internet for the term conveyancing in Coombe Dingle it reveals many conveyancersin the vicinity. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancer for the sale of my house?

The ideal way of finding the right conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so enquire of friends and those you trust who have purchased a property in Coombe Dingle or the local estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Coombe Dingle differ, so it's a good idea to request at least four estimates from different solicitors. Be sure to secure confirmation that the costs are assured not to increase.

Whilst your website is a good idea there are many lawyers listed near Coombe Dingle being on the bank conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for our bank?

We do not recommend specific Coombe Dingle firms as the right Coombe Dingle conveyancing solicitor for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Coombe Dingle knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..