Can the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend conduct auction conveyancing in Turvey?
There are a few niche solicitors we can put you in touch with those specialising in auction conveyancing. Turvey is just one of our areas of in which our lawyers are based.
I purchased a freehold premises in Turvey but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Turvey and has limited impact for conveyancing in Turvey 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 fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.
My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in Turvey. I need to find out if they are on the Leeds Building Society approved list of lawyers. Could you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?
You should contact the conveyancer and ask them whether they are on the lender panel. Otherwise you should call Leeds Building Society who may be able to help.
My wife and I own a renovated Victorian house in Turvey. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and The Mortgage Works. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the matching property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??
You need to assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Turvey and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they remortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also enquire as to the position with your conveyancing practitioner who conducted the purchase.
I am buying a new build flat in Turvey. 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 conveyancing.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Turvey
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Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?
I own a leasehold flat in Turvey. Conveyancing and Aldermore mortgage are in place. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1998. The conveyancing solicitor in Turvey who acted for me is not around. What should I do?
The first thing you should do is contact HMLR to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is indeed the new freeholder. There is no need to instruct a Turvey conveyancing solicitor to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
I am the registered owner of a garden flat in Turvey, conveyancing formalities finalised September 1996. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar properties in Turvey with a long lease are worth £222,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 yearly. The lease finishes on 21st October 2091
With just 70 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £9,500 and £11,000 plus legals.
The figure above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.