We are purchasing a detached bungalow in Everton. Our aim is to convert the garage to an office at the house.Will legal due diligence on the property involve checks to determine if these works are permitted?
Your conveyancer will review the registered title as conveyancing in Everton can occasionally identify restrictions in the title deeds which prevent certain works or necessitated the permission of another owner. Some extensions require local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Many locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.
If I am purchasing a property in Everton, is it advisable to order a chancel liability search?
Aston Cantlow (PCC) v Wallbank in 2003 resulted in almost every conveyancing solicitor in Everton to requisition chancel searches. Indemnity policies can be arranged if chancel liability is likely to be enforced. Your conveyancing lawyer should provide more details. Church of England properties in Everton where chancel liability may apply include parish data base.
I have justbeen informed that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Everton for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I check that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The easiest method to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Everton conveyancing specialists.