I have given 2 months notice to my current landlord and have to vacate my rented flat in Amesbury by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Can I complete in six weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?
The normal practice is not to serve notice on a rental unless your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not previously done so, contact to your solicitor and request that they seek the assistance the sellers lawyers, try to an agreed time frame that all parties will work to achieve
I purchased a freehold house in Amesbury but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Amesbury and has limited impact for conveyancing in Amesbury 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 fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.
It has been 2 months since my purchase conveyancing in Amesbury completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
How does conveyancing in Amesbury differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Amesbury approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because house builders in Amesbury tend to purchase 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 property lawyers 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 used to new build conveyancing in Amesbury or who has acted in the same development.
Do I need to be concerned about estate agents that I am dealing with are suggesting a national conveyancing firm rather than a local Amesbury conveyancing company?
As with many professional services, often recommendations from relatives can be extremely useful or valuable. Yet there are many people with a vested interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies might all suggest solicitors to appoint. Sometimes the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there is an underlying commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You are free to select your preferred lawyer. However, bear in mind that some banks operate an approved list of conveyancers you must use for the lender aspect of your house move.
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in Amesbury. I happened to chance upon a site which seems to have the perfect answer If it is possible to get all the legals done via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?