My fiance’s sister is a conveyancer. I expect that I'll be able to get friends and family rates for conveyancing, but if not, what level of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Catton?
You should compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that charges seem to contrast greatly but the service one can expect are distinct between law firms as is the case with the vast majority of professional services.
I am the registered owner of a freehold property in Catton yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Catton and has limited impact for conveyancing in Catton but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges date back hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges post 1977.
Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be extinguished.
We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to use their panel conveyancer as I would prefer to use a Catton based conveyancing firm?
Do check but the chances are that appoint one of their panel lawyers should you want the "fee-free" deal. Call the mortgage company and determine if they allow a monetary alternative. It is not unheard for a lender to give a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case you could put that amount towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor near Catton.
I appreciate that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to take this when acquiring a property in Catton? or I am told that there is a law dating back centuries that means some homeowners living in a parish church boundary may be liable to pay for repairs towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this applicable for conveyancing in Catton?
Unless a prior purchase of the premises completed after 12 October 2013 you may assume that solicitors carrying out conveyancing in Catton to continue to suggest a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.
I have todaybeen informed that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in Catton for a purchase of a freehold house 9 months ago. How can I establish that my home is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?
The easiest way to check if the premises is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Catton conveyancing specialists.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Catton before appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not grant a loan on such a property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Catton. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Catton to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.