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Are Ex-Council Houses Freehold Or Leasehold?

Most ex-council houses are freehold properties, which means you’ll have permanent and absolute tenure over the land and property included on the title plan, which means you will have freedom to dispose of it at will. But many council houses are bound by restrictive covenants you need to abide by.

Maisonettes Vs Houses Vs Flats: What Are The Differences?

Maisonettes Vs Houses Vs Flats: House are usually freehold vs maisonettes or flats are normally leasehold. Houses tend to have their own gardens and lofts, whilst maisonettes and flats share gardens and only top floor maisonette have lofts. House owners don’t share the cost of the building, whereas flat and maisonette owners do

When Do Estate Agents Take Property Off Market: How Long It Takes

Estate agents should take a property off the market immediately after your offer is accepted and should update the Rightmove status to “Under offer sold STC” and update their website too. If the estate agent don’t take the property off the market wait to proceed with the purchase until they have.

Do Estate Agents Allow Gazumping: Is it OK or is it Ethical?

Estate agents will allow gazumping, but the decision to gazump is not made by estate agents but by sellers. Estate agents are legally bound to put all offers and viewing interests forward, but it’s the seller’s decision whether to accept any new viewings or offers after already accepting an offer.

Pitfalls Of Buying Rural Land: Buying From A Farmer

To avoid the pitfalls of buying rural land and what you need to know includes to make sure the land is in good condition with good drainage, to make sure the boundaries are clear and these match the legal title plans and that you have access to the farmland to a public highway for vehicles.

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