Legal issues
Here are some of the legal issues you could encounter as the owner of a 1930s house…
If you live in a semi-detached or terraced house and are considering work on the wall(s) you share with your neighbour, there are a few things it is essential to know first ….
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4. Planning, Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas
Council planners have draconian enforcement powers. Scary for the unwary ….
5. Does your house comply with Building Regs?
(it’s illegal not to ….)
6. WHO OWNS that piece of land, property or boundaries?
7. Help with DIY CONVEYANCING and moving
Other points that your solicitor should consider when you buy a property include:-
– is there a flying freehold?
– are there any rights of way over your land
– is there shared access to the house, eg a shared driveway or shared drains?
