I own a freehold property in Westcliff On Sea yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Westcliff On Sea and has limited impact for conveyancing in Westcliff On Sea 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 many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh rentcharges post 1977.
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 dispensed with completely.
Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may impact a commercial premises in Westcliff On Sea?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Westcliff On Sea will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Westcliff On Sea. The report provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Westcliff On Sea.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Westcliff On Sea it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can cause delays to Westcliff On Sea commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Westcliff On Sea.
I got the keys to my home on 9 November and my personal details is yet to be registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Westcliff On Sea expressed confidence that it will be dealt with in less than a month. Are titles in Westcliff On Sea particularly slow to register?
There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Westcliff On Sea registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ subject to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and whether the Land registry need to notify any interested parties. At present approximately 80% of submission are completed within 12 days but some can be subject to extensive hold-ups. Registration occurs after the buyer has moved in to the property so post completion formalities is not usually primary concern but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Westcliff On Sea prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor has said that some lenders will refuse to grant a loan on such a premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can look into this 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 Westcliff On Sea. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Westcliff On Sea to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
How difficult is it to swap solicitor as I have to find one who is on the Alliance & Leicester conveyancing list. I was using a local conveyancing solicitor in Westcliff On Sea round the corner but he is not accepted by Alliance & Leicester
It would be our pleasure to assist you find a conveyancing solicitor in Westcliff On Sea on the Alliance & Leicester panel. Please note that the solicitors that we list do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are fully regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Westcliff On Sea. Using search facility on this page, you can compare costs for conveyancing solicitors in Westcliff On Sea and beyond.
I am buying a leasehold property in Westcliff On Sea. Conveyancing estimates are coming in at around £1800. Does that seem right?
The average fee last year for conveyancing in Westcliff On Sea was £1,419 not including SDLT and Land Registry fees.