I am searching for value for money conveyancer. Should I go for for a nationwide conveyancer as opposed to a family Castleton conveyancing lawyer?
Existing third party relationships are another important factor to consider when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Castleton conveyancers enjoy long term relationships with mortgage brokers and estate, local authorities, valuers and other law firms meaning the whole process is going to be much more straightforward for you. Hosting specialist knowledge of the local area is also a plus .
I purchased a freehold premises in Castleton but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Castleton and has limited impact for conveyancing in Castleton 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.
Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be extinguished.
How does conveyancing in Castleton differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Castleton come to us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is built. This is because new home sellers in Castleton tend to 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 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 Castleton or who has acted in the same development.
I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and identified one round the corner in Castleton I like with a park and transport links nearby, however it's only got 51 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Castleton suitable, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error acquiring a lease with such few years left?
If you require a mortgage the remaining unexpired lease term may be an issue. Reduce the price by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the premises for at least twenty four months you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.
Is it possible to transfer to a new firm as I have to appoint a firm on the Lloyds TSB Bank conveyancing list. I was using a high street conveyancing solicitor in Castleton round the corner but she is not accepted by Lloyds TSB Bank
It would be our pleasure to help you find a conveyancing solicitor in Castleton on the Lloyds TSB Bank panel. Please note that the conveyancers that we list do not pay us commission if you instruct them and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority who regulate all conveyancing solicitors in Castleton. Using search facility on this site, you can compare and instruct different solicitors and conveyancers both nationally and in Castleton.
In my capacity as executor for the will of my uncle I am selling a house in Swansea but reside in Castleton. My solicitor (approximately 300 kilometers from merequires that I sign a stat dec ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Castleton who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you should not be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will do regardless of whether they are based in Castleton