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Just a thought
He's a grumpy sod for starters so no idea how Id broach the subject.
Non starter if its a no...
What's the general process ?
How do we get a price ? Cant build on the land talking 6m x 8m rear of garden so I can make mine wider like an L shape.
In London but cant build on so that must make it worth less our gardens are 90ft long
Id be paying all legal costs from what I've read up
What else do I need to know ?
Anyone been through this process ?
My mum and dad sold a bit to next door. Was easy; the guy asked, they agreed on a price, solicitors sorted it out with the Land Registry.
I've been through the process of sorting out all the plots that my dad owned, the ones without correct, registered paper title are a pita and nearly worthless so whatever you do (and I'd just knock on the door and have an ask) make sure that the final agreement is written, absolutely clear, esp the boundary changes and gets put on the formal title records in your name (and make sure that you have a copy, oh beware old leases and old covenants .......). Given that you're using the system I'd do some research and understand costs. As a top tip it (Scotland) cost me £350 to find out that dad didn't own something.....
edit - dad just asked (and asked ...)
Interested in this as my neighbour approached me about purchasing a slice of garden. My instinct is to start negotiations above the going rate for development land as he may be inclined to extended in the future...
Couple of my neighbours wanted to buy some garden land from us, not a chance, at any price, it's where i dump all my crap.
The actual process is very easy to the extent that you don't actually need a lawyer. Check the title for the land on the land registry which costs £4. Draw up the new boundaries. Agree a price. Fill out the right forms (TR1 and an ID1 if not using a lawyer) give him the money and get him to sign it. Hard part will be agreeing a price. £1m per acre is a starting point which is £10k. Could easily be more in that London, though.
Might he have a problem if there is a mortgage on the property? I cant imagine many lenders would be happy at giving away part of the asset.
I broached the subject with the neighbour (rented house) and they said no point blank. Probably wise on their part as it's an asset accruing value every year, so why reduce it.