A relative pointed out to me me that in buying a property in Woodford Green there may be various restrictions preventing external alterations to a property. Is this right?
There are a number of properties in Woodford Green which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Woodford Green should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
My wife and I purchasing a 4 bedroom semi-detached house in Woodford Green. Our aim is to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will legal conveyancing on the property include enquiries to ascertain if these works are prohibited?
Your property lawyer should review the deeds as conveyancing in Woodford Green can occasionally identify restrictions in the title documents which prevent categories of changes or need the permission of a 3rd party. Certain works need local authority planning permissions and approval in compliance with building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. It would be wise to check these issues with a surveyor before you commit yourself to a purchase.
Is there a list of Principality panel solicitors in Woodford Green on the Building Society Association’s Website?
No. There is no such directory service on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of mortgage companies make their panel listings viewable online. If you are in need of a Woodford Green property lawyer on the Principality please use our tool.
How does conveyancing in Woodford Green differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Woodford Green come to us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is built. This is because new home sellers in Woodford Green usually purchase the real estate, 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 property lawyers 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 Woodford Green or who has acted in the same development.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Woodford Green in advance of appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may refuse to grant a loan on a flying freehold home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can investigate further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Woodford Green. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Woodford Green to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.
We're FTB’s - agreed a price, but the agent informed us that the seller will only issue a contract if we appoint their preferred conveyancers as they want a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a high street conveyancer accustomed to conveyancing in Woodford Green
We suspect that the owner is not behind this requirement. If they desire ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a genuine purchaser is counter productive. Avoid the agents and go straight to the sellers and explain that (a)you are motivated buyers (b)you are ready to progress, with finances in place © you have nothing to sell (d) you wish to move quickly (e)but you will continue to appoint your preferred Woodford Green conveyancing lawyers - not the ones that will earn their negotiator at the agency a commission or meet his conveyancing targets set by senior management.
There are numerous houses in Woodford Green on unadopted lanes. We are acquiring one such property. Are there any advantages to purchasing a house on a privately owned road?
Woodford Green conveyancing lawyers will be well versed in dealing houseson unadopted roads. The conveyancer should investigate Land Registry data to find any rights or responsibilities. In many cases there is a residents association that proprietors pay into for the upkeep of the road. Where one exists, the road should be maintained and look nicer than publicly maintained.