Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Battersea?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Battersea. 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…’

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Battersea is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Battersea are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Battersea you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Battersea may determine 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.

We are 17 days into a leasehold purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the selling agent to perform conveyancing in Battersea. I am am extremely disappointed with the level of service. Could you you assist me in finding new lawyers?

They would need to be very bad to suggest diss instructing them. Has the mortgage offer been issued? In the event that it has you need to make them aware of the new contact details and have the mortgage documents are re-sent. Your new conveyancer should be on the mortgage company panel to avoid added charges and frustration. So that should be your first question of the new conveyancers. The find a solicitor tool can assist you in finding a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Battersea

I am looking at a two maisonettes in Battersea both have about fifty years remaining on the lease term. Do I need to be concerned?

A lease is a right to use the premises for a period of time. As a lease shortens the saleability of the lease reduces and it becomes more expensive to extend the lease. This is why it is generally wise to increase the term of the lease. More often than not it is difficult to sell a property with a short lease as mortgage lenders less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a protracted process. We recommend you get professional assistance from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this field.

I am the registered owner of a split level flat in Battersea, conveyancing formalities finalised 3 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Battersea with over 90 years remaining are worth £165,000. The ground rent is £45 levied per year. The lease ends on 21st October 50

With 50 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £36,100 and £41,800 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

I need to consider estimates for conveyancing in Battersea from numerous and choose one. Should I instruct them to hold tight until I I have my bid accepted on a house.

We suggest that you wait to get your to open a file and submit searches once the sales memo has been sent by the selling agent particularly as Battersea conveyancing searches are a couple of hundred pounds.