I own a freehold residence in Whitechapel but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Whitechapel and has limited impact for conveyancing in Whitechapel 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 establishment of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Old 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 extinguished.
We are purchasing a apartment in Whitechapel. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a conveyancer? At some point we will need to deposit money into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our money?
Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.
We are buying a terrace house in Whitechapel. Our aim is to carry out a loft conversion at the house.Will the conveyancing process include enquiries to ascertain if these alterations were previously refused?
Your property lawyer should check the deeds as conveyancing in Whitechapel can sometimes identify restrictions in the title documents which prevent certain works or necessitated the consent of another owner. Some works need local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Certain locations are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or impact extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor prior to committing yourself to a purchase.
Intending to buy a flat in Whitechapel. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the UBS conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.
They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Whitechapel lawyer is on the UBS conveyancing panel.
Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that may affect a commercial estate in Whitechapel?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Whitechapel will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Whitechapel. The report sets out 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 Whitechapel.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Whitechapel it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may cause delays to Whitechapel commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Whitechapel.
I have justbecome aware that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Whitechapel for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I check that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest way to check if the premises is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Whitechapel conveyancing specialists.
I opted to have a survey completed on a property in Whitechapel ahead of instructing conveyancers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to give a loan on this type of house.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further with the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Whitechapel. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Whitechapel especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Whitechapel.
My husband and I are novice buyers - had an offer accepted, yet the estate agent advised that the vendor will only go ahead if we appoint their recommended conveyancers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. Our preferred option is to instruct a local solicitor with experience of conveyancing in Whitechapel
It is improbable the sellers are driving this. Should the vendor require ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated buyer is counter productive. Avoid the agents and go straight to the sellers and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to go, with finances in place © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you are going to instruct your own,trusted Whitechapel conveyancing lawyers - rather thanthe ones that will earn the negotiator at the agency a introducer fee or achieve conveyancing figures pre-set by corporate headquarters.