Would the conveyancing lawyers listed on your site conduct attended exchange conveyancing in Datchet?
There are a few conveyancing specialists carrying out one day exchanges. You should e-mail us to secure a conveyancing quote and details as to dates.
I am the registered owner of a freehold house in Datchet but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Datchet and has limited impact for conveyancing in Datchet 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 generation 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 is to be extinguished.
My husband and I are spending time looking at apartments in Datchet and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it premature to have a solicitor in place? I will be getting a home loan with Aldermore.
It would be wise to start your search sooner rather than later. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their details on to the selling agent. Given that you are seeking a mortgage with Aldermore, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Datchet off the council. I have a mortgage agreed with Skipton. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Skipton, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Skipton conveyancing panel.
At last I have had an offer on a maisonette in Datchet accepted, but there is a chain. The owners have offered on a property, however it’s not been accepted yet, and are looking at other properties booked. I have instructed a nearby conveyancing solicitor in Datchet. What do I do now? At what point should I apply for the mortgage with Yorkshire BS?
It is normal to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur expenses prematurely (mortgage application is approx one thousand pounds, then valuation, Datchet conveyancing search costs, etc). First, you should ensure that your property lawyer is on the Yorkshire BS approved list. Regarding the subsequent stages this very much dictated by the uniqueness of your transaction, motivation for the property and on the state of the market. In a hot market many home buyers would apply for a home loan with Yorkshire BS and arrange for the valuation and only if it comes back ok would they pay their conveyancing practitioner to proceed with the conveyancing in Datchet.
I purchased a 4 bedroom Victorian property in Datchet. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Clydesdale. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and there are two entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the matching property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?
You should assess 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 proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Datchet 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 lenders. You can also question the situation with the conveyancing practitioner who conducted the work.
I today plan to offer on a house that appears to be perfect, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have just discovered that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Datchet. Conveyancing advisers have are soon to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?
The majority of houses in Datchet are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Datchet in which case you should be looking for a Datchet conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a leaseholder you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the landlord’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is located on an estate. Your solicitor will advise you fully on all the issues.
I own a basement flat in Datchet, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Datchet with an extended lease are worth £186,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 yearly. The lease expires on 21st October 2077
With just 52 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £29,500 and £34,000 as well as professional fees.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
Do I need to attend the offices of the lender conveyancing panel solicitor to execute the legal charge? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Datchet so that I can pop in to their offices if required.
As opposed to twenty years ago, most lenders no longer require their conveyancing panel solicitor to witness the borrowers signature. You will still be obliged to provide ID Documents and there are still distinct advantages to using a local solicitor, in your case a conveyancing solicitor in Datchet.