Why would one appoint a Mottingham conveyancing practice when internet based alternatives are more affordable?
To take your time to find scrutinise conveyancing costs in Mottingham and you should seek an affordable estimate but don’t become consumed with getting the lowest priced Mottingham conveyancer. Locating the right conveyancer can mark the difference between a seamless and a distressing house move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert advice from a specialist solicitor. An e-mail can never be as helpful as a telephone discussion and are no substitute for a one to one meeting. Our partner firms will appoint you a qualified and top rated conveyancing solicitor who can tackle your conveyancing from from the outset to completion, giving the sort of personalised service that you will never get with an web based conveyancer. Our lawyers will keep you updated as to headway making sure that you are regularly updated. If you ever need to phone the office you will be sure who you need to speak to and we'll be sure you're not left wondering what's going on.
I own a freehold property in Mottingham but nevertheless invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Mottingham and has limited impact for conveyancing in Mottingham 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 have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
I have 70 years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Mottingham. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 3/8/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Various online forums that I have frequented warn that are the primary cause of delay in Mottingham conveyancing transactions. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Mottingham.
Have completed on a a terraced house in Mottingham , how long should it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing my title? My Mottingham conveyancing solicitor has been painfully slow, so I want to be sure that my name is recorded.
As far as conveyancing in Mottingham registration is no faster or slower than the rest of the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can vary according to who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry have to notify any interested parties. At present in the region of three quarters of submission are fully dealt with in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Registration takes place once the purchaser has moved in to the premises thus 'speed' is not usually primary concern yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your conveyancer can speak with the land registry and explain the circumstances.
Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Mottingham ahead of appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some banks tend not give a loan on this type of property.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can look into this further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Mottingham. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.