I purchased a freehold property in Cippenham yet pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Cippenham and has limited impact for conveyancing in Cippenham 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 many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be extinguished.
Our lender has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Cippenham but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Cippenham or nearer to where I live. Can you help?
Not all Cippenham conveyancing practices are listed all banks conveyancing panel. Do make the most of the above find an approved solicitor tool to identify a Cippenham conveyancing solicitor on the on the lender panel.
I used Stirling Law a few years past for my conveyancing in Cippenham. Now, I need the documents however the law firm has closed. What do I do?
Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Cippenham of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
How does conveyancing in Cippenham differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Cippenham come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because builders in Cippenham typically buy the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Cippenham or who has acted in the same development.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in Cippenham and how can you help?
The 1954 Act provides a safeguard to commercial tenants, granting the dueness to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of the lease term. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Cippenham
My uncle has recommend that I appoint his lawyers for conveyancing in Cippenham. Do I take his advice?
No doubt the best way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to seek referrals from friends or relatives who have previously instructed the firm you're contemplating using.