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 Legal issues

   Here are some of the legal issues you could encounter as the owner of a  V&E house…

1.         The Party Wall Act 1996

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 .…

2.         Trees & Hedges

Did you know, you could wind up with an ASBO for  growing a monster hedge?  Check with 'naturenet’ about problem hedges etc   http://www.naturenet.net/trees/hedgerow/howhigh.html

3.      Planning,  Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas

         Council planners have draconian enforcement powers.  Scary for the unwary ....

4.      Does your house comply with Building Regs?

         ( it's illegal not to ....)

5.      Bats in your belfry ??

        don't mess with those little critters - they're legally protected

6.       WHO OWNS that piece of land or property ?    www.landsearch.me.uk

7.       Help with  DIY CONVEYANCING 

         and   MOVING HOME

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  ?

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