I own a freehold property in york but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in york and has limited impact for conveyancing in york 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 fresh rentcharges post 1977.
Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.
My brother-in-law has suggested I instruct a conveyancing solicitor in york. I need to find out whether they are accepted on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Could you assist?
You should call your solicitor and enquire if they are on the lender panel. Otherwise please get in touch with Aldermore who may be able to assist.
I have justbecome aware that Stirling Law have been shut down. They conducted my conveyancing in york for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?
The quickest method to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out 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 york conveyancing specialists.
How does conveyancing in york differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in york come to us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is completed. This is because new home sellers in york usually acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in york or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking to sell my home. My former solicitors have shut. I would be grateful for any recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in york if that affects matters.
Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in york. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs with a minimum of fuss.
I need to swap lawyers as my york lawyer is not on the lender's panel of conveyancing solicitors. Is it practical to instruct different lawyers?
If you haven't yet appointed a solicitor to commence the conveyancing and have just received an estimate as to costs, you're perfectly free to choose a different solicitor to carry out your work for you. The best way is to get recommendations from friends or family who have actually used the solicitor or conveyancer in york that you're considering.