Do the conveyancing practitioners that you recommend carry out right to buy conveyancing in Oxfordshire?
We work with a variety of conveyancing experts who can service right to buy conveyancing Please get in touch with the solicitors listed with a view to obtain a conveyancing quote.
I purchased a freehold residence in Oxfordshire but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Oxfordshire and has limited impact for conveyancing in Oxfordshire 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 generation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be extinguished.
I am buying a new build apartment in Oxfordshire. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Oxfordshire
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Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.
I opted to have a survey done on a property in Oxfordshire prior to appointing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders tend refuse to issue a loan on this type of property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Oxfordshire. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
Taking into account that I will soon part with hundreds of thousands of pounds on a property in Oxfordshire I wish to talk to a conveyancer regarding theconveyancing before instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?
This is something that we recommend - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer due to be conducting your conveyancing in Oxfordshire.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique person, not a file reference. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are quoted for residential conveyancing in Oxfordshire should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.
My aunt completed her conveyancing in Oxfordshire 7 years past. She has been married, divorced and is now remarried. She intends to sell the house in a couple of months. I believe she will just be asked to supply copies of the marriage certificates to the lawyer but she is concerned it will frustrate the conveyancing. Should she instruct a property lawyer to update the land title information for the property?
It is not absolutely necessary to bring up to date the register as long as you have the proof needed to show how the change of name resulted.
The buyer’s solicitor should examine the land registry entries and request evidence to prove the change of name e.g. marriage documentation.