I purchased a freehold premises in Ruislip Manor but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Ruislip Manor and has limited impact for conveyancing in Ruislip Manor 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 generation of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
I am thinking of refinancing my flat in Ruislip Manor, does my lawyer need to be on the Clydesdale Conveyancing panel?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel, but Clydesdale would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.
We are planning on selling our house in Ruislip Manor and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed a web based conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Ruislip Manor. We have lived in Ruislip Manor for six years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to get in touch with our local Authority to obtain clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same sickness)
It has been 3 months since my purchase conveyancing in Ruislip Manor took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. 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 property 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.
I'm refinancing my primary property to a BTL mortgage with Chelsea Building Society and intend to use the remaining equity as a deposit on another house. The area we are talking about is Ruislip Manor. Will your conveyancers be able to act for both sets of mortgage companies and link together the transactions?
Do use our search tool on this site to ensure that the lawyers are on the relevant lender panels. Assuming that they are your solicitor will be able to connect the two transactions but you should have a chat with you lawyer and make clear your desired outcome and needs.
Can I determine who is the owner of a property in Ruislip Manor?
As long as the premises is registered with HM Land Registry, and you have sufficient specifics of the address of the property, you should be able to see details from the HM Land Registry of the registered owner for a a minimal charge.