Buying a garage off the council, advice please.

paul5046

Hi,

I'm half way to buying a garage off the local council and would like some advice. Its one in a block of seven. Five private,two council. I have some questions, how do i go about answering them.

1. Do i own the land the garage is on.
2. Do i own any of the land that is in "front" of the garage.
3. Is there ever any problem/ charge for access.

I have asked the council.

My second question is do i need a solicitor, and if so, what for.

thanks
Paul.

sharkie

I would bet very strongly that you do not own the land, just the right to use the garage. I suspect there will be some fees involved for 'ground rent' and maintenance.

If I am wrong and you do own it, you may be able to buy two garages (or more) and make a small double story flat there to rent out

david29dpo

Round my way (Midlands) you own the lot. (the land the garage sits on and roughly the same again in front.

paul5046

david29dpo wrote: »

Round my way (Midlands) you own the lot. (the land the garage sits on and roughly the same again in front.

So how would i find out. From the council, or do i need a solicitor to find out for me?

brooky_agb

I would get a solicitor. Might not be cheap but at least you know where you are for sure.

david29dpo

Cheaper just to ask the council first.

paul5046

I looked on the Land Registry website and for £4 downloaded the boundaries, its freehold and includes the land the garage is on, and a corresponding area in front. Then there's a shared bit of land that leads to the road. It would be interesting to know where the public highway starts and ends. (or maybe i'm being too geeky).

:rolleyes: