I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must leave my rented apartment in Banwell by the end of next month. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. How realistic is it to complete in six weeks as I wish to avoid having to move into temporary accommodation?
It is unwise to serve notice for your tenancy unless your lawyer suggests that you should. Assuming that you have not already done so, notify to your conveyancer and request that they apply pressure on the sellers side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that everyone will look towards
I am the registered owner of a freehold property in Banwell but nevertheless invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Banwell and has limited impact for conveyancing in Banwell 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 hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Banwell?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Banwell. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Banwell is where the house is located. Can you offer any assistance?
Flying freeholds in Banwell are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Banwell you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Banwell may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
How difficult is it to swap solicitor as I need to find a firm on the Aldermore conveyancing list. I had appointed a family conveyancing solicitor in Banwell round the corner but he is not approved by Aldermore
We will our best to assist in finding you a conveyancing solicitor in Banwell on the Aldermore panel. Please note that the property lawyers that we list do not pay us fee if you instruct them and are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Banwell. In utilising the find a conveyancing solicitor tool on this site, you can contrast fees for conveyancing solicitors in Banwell and beyond.
I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Banwell. I have discover a site which seems to have the perfect answer If it is possible to get all the legals completed via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be wary? 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?