I own a freehold property in Alfreton yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Alfreton and has limited impact for conveyancing in Alfreton 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 many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges post 1977.
Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 is to be extinguished.
How does conveyancing in Alfreton differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Alfreton approach us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is built. This is because developers in Alfreton usually buy the site, 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 conveyancers 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 Alfreton or who has acted in the same development.
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In my capacity as executor for the estate of my grandmother I am disposing of a house in Neath but live in Alfreton. My lawyer (approximately 200 miles from merequires that I sign a statutory declaration before completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Alfreton to attest and place their company stamp on the document?
strictly speaking you should not be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Alfreton based
We expect to complete the sale of our £325,000 flat in Alfreton on Monday in a week. The freeholder has quoted £420 for Landlord’s certificate, building insurance schedule and previous years statements of service charge. Is the landlord entitled to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Alfreton?
Alfreton conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes more often than not requires the purchaser’s solicitor sending questions for the landlord to address. Although the landlord is not legally bound to answer these enquiries most will be willing to assist. They may levy a reasonable administration fee for answering questions or supplying documentation. There is no upper cap for such fees. The average fee for the information that you are referring to is £350, in some situations it is in excess of £800. The administration charge levied by the landlord must be accompanied by a summary of rights and obligations in respect of administration fees, otherwise the invoice is technically not due. In reality one has little option but to pay whatever is demanded should you wish to complete the sale of your home.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Alfreton - Sample of Queries before buying
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Does the lease include onerous restrictions? What is the the remaining lease term? It would be wise to enquire if the the lease contains any unreasonable restrictions in the lease. For instance some leases prohibit pets being allowed in in a block in Alfreton. If you like the flatin Alfreton however your dog is not allowed to live with you then you will be faced difficult compromise.
My offer on semi in Alfreton has been accepted, but there is a chain. The vendors have submitted an offer on on an apartment, however it’s not yet agreed to, and are looking at other flats in the pipeline. I have chosen a nearby conveyancing lawyer in Alfreton. What do I do now? When should I get the mortgage application with Leeds Building Society going with Leeds Building Society?
It is normal to have concerns where there is a chain given your reluctance to incur costs too early (mortgage application is in the region of one thousand pounds, then survey, Alfreton conveyancing search charges, etc). First, you should ensure that your conveyancer is on the Leeds Building Society approved list. As to the next stages this very much depends on the circumstances of your transaction, desire for this property and on the state of the market. During a buoyant market many buyers will apply for the mortgage with Leeds Building Society and pay for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they pay their conveyancer to proceed with the conveyancing in Alfreton.