I am the registered owner of a freehold property in Datchet and Langley but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Datchet and Langley and has limited impact for conveyancing in Datchet and Langley 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 creation of fresh 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 post 2037 is to be extinguished.
I have been referred to a conveyancing solicitor in Datchet and Langley. I I am struggling to find out whether they are accepted on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd conveyancing panel. Can you advise?
The first thing you should do is phone your conveyancer and ask them if they can act for the lender. Otherwise you should call Godiva Mortgages Ltd who may be able to assist.
I need some quick conveyancing in Datchet and Langley as I have a deadline to sign on the dotted line inside one month. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
If.Given you are not taking a home loan you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no lawyer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Datchet and Langley the following are examples of issues that can show up and therefore impact the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a simple, chain free conveyancing. Datchet and Langley is where the house is located. Can you offer any advice?
Flying freeholds in Datchet and Langley are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Datchet and Langley you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Datchet and Langley may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Datchet and Langley. Before diving in I would like to find out the number of years remaining on the lease.
If the lease is registered - and most are in Datchet and Langley - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title. For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.
I am the leaseholder of a ground-floor 1960’s flat in Datchet and Langley. In the absence of agreement between myself and the freeholder, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the premium due for a lease extension?
in cases where there is a missing landlord or where there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to calculate the sum to be paid.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Datchet and Langley premises is 164 Nestles Avenue in October 2013. The tribunal agreed with the proposed price of £20,158 for the freehold and determined that that sum is the amount to be paid into court This case was in relation to 2 flats. The unexpired term was 69 years.
How do I find the right lawyer for my conveyancing in Datchet and Langley ?
First ask the people you trust they would would instruct. Option 2 is to search the internet for conveyancing in Datchet and Langley. Phone a couple or more firms from the list and request that they send you their conveyancing quote and speak to the lawyer who will handle your conveyancing before you make your choice. Third is to use this site to assist you in finding the right solicitors taking into account your unique factors including location,speed, complexity and who your intended lender is.Resist the temptation to appoint lowest cost conveyancing solicitors in Datchet and Langley