Village houses guides

Types of village house, what to look at on a viewing and what to check before buying or renting one.

Rural land beside a village access lane in the New Territories

What should you check when buying or renting a village house? Title, unauthorised works and access

Village houses offer more space and lower density, but the type of title, unauthorised building works, access and mortgage arrangements all differ from an ordinary flat. Before buying or renting, check the title to the house, whether there are unauthorised building works, and whether you have the right to use the access road and the parking space.

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