I am the registered owner of a freehold property in Billingshurst yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Billingshurst and has limited impact for conveyancing in Billingshurst 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 establishment 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 in 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
We are planning to move home in August. Should my conveyancing solicitor call the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in Billingshurst. Conveyancing lawyer was found before I stumbled across your site.
On the afternoon of completion you will need to pick up the keys from the property agent however this should only occur once the sellers conveyancers advise the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be handed over. After that you can tell the removal company that you are ready to move in. We are not in a position to recommend a specific removal company but can help you choose a conveyancing in Billingshurst or a solicitor with expertise in conveyancing in Billingshurst.
Is it the case that all Billingshurst CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Santander conveyancing panel?
Some major lenders now use CQS as the starting point for Panel membership such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however gives no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for firms wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.
I'm spending time viewing flats in Billingshurst and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it premature to have a solicitor in place? I intend to finance via a mortgage with Clydesdale.
It would be wise to commence your search sooner rather than later. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their details on to the estate agent. As you are obtaining a mortgage with Clydesdale, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.
I am intent on selling our house in Billingshurst and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Billingshurst lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using a factory type conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Billingshurst. Having lived in Billingshurst for many years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. What do they say? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified during conveyancing in Billingshurst?
Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Billingshurst. 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…’
About to purchase a new build apartment in Billingshurst. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Billingshurst
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Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Please supply a car parking plan.
I am buying a ground floor apartment in Billingshurst. Conveyancing lawyer has been awaiting, from the seller, building insurance paperwork. I was told today I was advised that the vendor must send the insurance schedule for the flat above also. Why would my lawyer need to see the insurance for the flat above? Is it really required? We have been in hold for the previous fortnight…
It is not impossible in leasehold conveyancing in Billingshurst to find Conveyancing in Billingshurst in a minority of cases reveals that the lease provides for the leasehold owners to insure their individual flats as opposed to the freeholder insuring the whole building - which is clearly better. You should clarify with your solicitor but it would appear that your lawyer is looking to establish that the whole building is insured. Insuring your residence is no help when it comes to rebuilding after a fire if the 1st floor cannot be reinstated as a result of lack of insurance.