Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Shirley?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Shirley. 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 Shirley differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Shirley contact us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because new home sellers in Shirley usually purchase 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 Shirley or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Shirley is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in Shirley are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Shirley you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Shirley may decide 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 premises.
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Shirley. I've land on a site which seems to have the perfect offering If it is possible to get all this stuff done via phone that would be preferable. Should I be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
Do online conveyancing companies do everything a local Shirley solicitor does or do I still need to use a solicitor for the final stages for my conveyancing in Shirley?
Where you use an online conveyancer they should undertake all the tasks your Shirley solicitor would cover.