Recently been in touch with my conveyancing solicitor in Manor House who acted for me two years ago and wanted a conveyancing estimate based on the same type of home move (a leasehold premises and a freehold premises) of similar values with a mortgage from Platform Home Loans Ltd. I am now being quoted double. Stick with what I know or do I try and find a cheaper online property lawyer?
The quote is fractionally on the expensive side. If you are happy to expend time scrutinising charges you could shave off some of the cost by perhaps a hundred pounds. That being said, providing that you were content with the service the firm offered you couldlive to rue choosing an an untested solicitor. Don't forget to ensure that the conveyancer can represent Platform Home Loans Ltd. You can employ our search tool to find a Manor House conveyancing firm on the Platform Home Loans Ltd member panel, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Manor House.
I am the registered owner of a freehold premises in Manor House but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Manor House and has limited impact for conveyancing in Manor House 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.
Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Manor House before appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some banks tend refuse to grant a mortgage on this type of house.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Manor House. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Manor House to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
Am I better off to instruct a Manor House conveyancing lawyer in close proximity to the house I am hoping to buy? I have an old university friend who can deal with the legal formalities however her office is approximately 350miles away.
The benefit of a local Manor House conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to sign paperwork, present your ID and apply pressure on them where appropriate. They will also have local knowledge which is a bonus. That being said it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If other friends have used your friend and they were content that should surpass using an unfamiliar Manor House conveyancing solicitor just because they are local.
I've recently bought a leasehold property in Manor House. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before my ownership?
In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
I am the registered owner of a a ground floor purpose built flat in Manor House. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the amount due for the purchase of the freehold?
You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Manor House conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Manor House property is 51 Lorne Road in November 2009. The price Payable as decided by the tribunal for the freehold reversion was £27,000. The valuation follows the order of the County Court made on 3 April 2008 granting a vesting order. This case related to 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 71 years.
I see that you have a post code search directory identifying firms on the bank conveyancing panel. Do Manor House conveyancing companies pay you a referral fee if I instruct them for my own house purchase?
We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Manor House.