I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and must leave my let out property in Charing Cross by 8/9/2025. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Can I complete in 4 weeks as don't want to have to find short term accommodation?
Generally one should not serve notice for your letting unless exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not already done so, notify to your solicitor and ask them to they seek the assistance the other lawyers, try to a target completion date that everyone will work to achieve
I own a freehold house in Charing Cross yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Charing Cross and has limited impact for conveyancing in Charing Cross 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 post 1977.
Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 is to be extinguished.
My wife and I are planning on selling our home in Charing Cross and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a possibility that the property was built on contaminated land. A high street Charing Cross conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers are using a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Charing Cross. Having lived in Charing Cross for three years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to obtain confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm 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 health insurance to cover that same illness)
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Charing Cross in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor has said that some banks tend not give a mortgage on such a premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Charing Cross. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
Should I be concerned by brokers that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a web based conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Charing Cross conveyancing practice?
As with lots of professional services, often suggestions from family and friends can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are numerous people with a vested interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks may put forward solicitors to choose. Sometimes the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there exists a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You are free to select your preferred lawyer. You need to be aware that some lenders operate an approved list of conveyancers you are obliged to use for the lender aspect of your home move.
I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Charing Cross it reveals many conveyancerslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right conveyancing solicitor for my move?
The ideal way of finding the right conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so enquire of colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in Charing Cross or the reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Charing Cross differ, so it's sensible to obtain at least three estimates from different property lawyers. Be sure to obtain confirmation what costs in the quote includes.