I am buying a detached bungalow in Haltwhistle. We would like to convert the garage to an office at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to determine if these alterations were previously refused?
Your property lawyer should review the registered title as conveyancing in Haltwhistle can sometimes reveal restrictions in the title deeds which restrict certain alterations or require the permission of another owner. Some additions call for local authority planning permissions and approval in compliance with building regulations. Some locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. It would be wise to check these things with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.
What does a local search reveal regarding the property my wife and I purchasing in Haltwhistle?
Haltwhistle conveyancing often starts with the applying for local authority searches directly from local Authority or through a personal search company such as Searchflow The local search is essential in every Haltwhistle conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search will provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic headings.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and identified one near me in Haltwhistle I like with amenity areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it's only got 49 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Haltwhistle for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a short lease?
If you require a home loan that many years will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this.