Problem Property
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Neighbour Building Over a Right of Way? Could It Affect Your Sale?
A neighbour building over a right of way can raise an uncomfortable question: could the work affect your ability to sell your home? You may rarely use the route or space concerned. You may also want to preserve good relations. But before agreeing to anything, you need to establish what rights actually exist and what…
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Boundary Problems: What Did the Mortgage Lender Require at the Time?
Historical lender requirements for boundary problems can be important when reviewing an earlier property purchase. A later sale may reveal a question about the garden, driveway or land included in the title. Investigating the original conveyancing requires more than looking up today’s mortgage instructions. The useful question is specific: what instructions applied to this lender,…