I own a freehold property in Crabtree yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Crabtree and has limited impact for conveyancing in Crabtree 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 fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
We are selling our home in Crabtree. Will the conveyancer have to be on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel in order to deal with redeeming my mortgage?
Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their specifications fairly frequently at the moment.
My wife and I own a 4 bedroom Victorian house in Crabtree. Conveyancing lawyer acted for me and Lloyds TSB Bank. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same property. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?
You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Crabtree and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also check the position with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the purchase.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial premises in Crabtree and how can your lawyers assist?
The particular law that you refer to provides a safeguard to commercial lessees, giving them the right to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and remain in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in Crabtree
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for some conveyancing in Crabtree. I've chance upon a site which appears to be the perfect answer If there is a chance to get all formalities completed via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?
What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a Crabtree conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?
When appointing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Crabtree conveyancing practice) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you talk with two or three firms including non Crabtree conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be of use:
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If the firm is not ALEP accredited then why not?
I own a leasehold flat in Crabtree, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable flats in Crabtree with a long lease are worth £260,000. The ground rent is £45 charged once a year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2098
With only 75 years left to run the likely cost is going to range between £8,600 and £9,800 plus professional fees.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.