I am the registered owner of a freehold residence in Blackley yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Blackley and has limited impact for conveyancing in Blackley 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 establishment of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be extinguished.
My bank has suggested a law firm on their panel based in Blackley but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Blackley local to me. Can you assist?
It is by no means the case that all Blackley conveyancing practitioners are on all banks conveyancing panel. Please make the most of the above find an approved solicitor tool to locate a Blackley conveyancing firm on the on the lender panel.
We are downsizing from our home in Blackley and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Blackley lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed a factory type conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Blackley. Having lived in Blackley for three years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain clarification need.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You must enquire of 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)
My wife and I have a 4 bedroom Edwardian property in Blackley. Conveyancing practitioner represented me and Nationwide Building Society. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same address. Is it worth asking Nationwide Building Society to clarify?
You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Blackley and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with purchasers. You can also question the situation with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the conveyancing.
What does commercial conveyancing in Blackley cover?
Non domestic conveyancing in Blackley incorporates a wide range of guidance, given by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the transfer of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.
Why is New Build conveyancing in Blackley more costly?
Conveyancing in Blackley for newly converted or new build premises often involve adoption of highways & drains, building regulations approval, planning permission, new build warranties such NHBC as well as further queries and contractual considerations.