I purchased a freehold residence in Disley but nevertheless invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Disley and has limited impact for conveyancing in Disley 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 establishment of fresh rentcharges post 1977.
Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.
Do I need to pay for insurance to protect me from financial exposure to chancel repairs when acquiring a residence in Disley?
Unless a previous acquisition of the premises completed post 12 October 2013 you may assume that solicitors delivering conveyancing in Disley to remain encouraging a chancel search and or insurance against a claim.
4 months have elapsed since my purchase conveyancing in Disley concluded. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
How simple is it to use the search facility to find a conveyancing solicitor in Disley on the authorised to act for my mortgage?
Step one is to choose a bank such as Lloyds TSB Bank, Leeds Building Society or Godiva Mortgages Ltd then choose your location e.g. Disley. Conveyancing practices in Disley and across England and Wales will then be identified.
I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Disley for my home move. Is it possible to see a solicitor's complaints history with the legal regulator?
Anyone can read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions started on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded telephone calls for training requirements.
Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near Disley being on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the conveyancing panel for our mortgage company?
We are not in the business of recommending one firm above another as the right Disley conveyancing firm for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Disley knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. Before you appoint your lawyer we advise you to speak to two or three of the the firms listed to gain comfort as to which one is right for you..