Conservation areas are beautiful places in which to live and should be kept that way. Inevitably matters arise as a result of a property lying within such an area or being a Listed Building and advice can be given specifically with regards to works to be carried out, either to your property or garden, or that of a neighbour about which you are concerned.
Owning a property may from time to time have possible problems arising from it, which you may need to discuss either on the phone or in person. Often a small amount of advice is all that is needed to enable a difference, for example with a neighbour, to be resolved and thus at an early stage avoid the escalation into a full blown dispute. Boundaries, trees, planning, noise, access and rights of way all fall into this category and Jonathan has experience of them all and can advise accordingly.
Flat dwelling usually works best when there is a good management company structure in place, ideally with the flat owners themselves being the owners of the management company. Jonathan has dealt with the formation of many management companies and is well placed to come and talk to you about the possibility of formation as well as assisting with the responsibilities of management such as the annual accounts, register of title and the annual requirements of Companies House. Once everything is set up, the residents may decide to run the company themselves, but it is often useful for their solicitor to guide them through the first complete year.
The term retirement property equates equally to a cottage in Cornwall, a wardened flat, assisted facilities in a residential development or simply a downsize to release equity. Whatever you choose, it is your new home and your energies should be channelled into looking forward to moving in rather than worrying about the legal process. Having completed literally hundreds of purchases Jonathan has surely come across every conceivable nuance; such experience means that your purchase can be safely dealt with. Be as involved as much or as little as you wish and if you require a daily update, a short phone call will be a pleasure.
If you decide to change your mortgage from one lender to another, you may need the documentation to be implemented by a solicitor. The process is relatively straight forward and can usually be discussed over the phone with forms sent to you for signing, or in person at your home or at our practice.
