I own a freehold residence in Harlesden but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Harlesden and has limited impact for conveyancing in Harlesden 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 establishment of new rentcharges post 1977.
Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 is to be extinguished.
Is there a search tool that I can utilise to investigate if the solicitor conducting my conveyancing in Harlesden is on the lender’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Bank of Ireland thus spending £192.00 in additional legal costs.
You should take advantage of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this page. Pick the lender and type ‘Harlesden’ or your preferred area and you will see numerous solicitors offices in Harlesden or near you.
I am helping my step-mother sell her flat in Harlesden. Does the conveyancer commission the energy assessment or do I organise this?
Following the demise of Home Information Packs, energy assessments was maintained a compulsory element of selling a property. An energy assessment must be to hand in advance of the property being advertised. It is not as aspect of the sale process that conveyancers normally organise. If you are instructing a Harlesden conveyancing lawyer they may help arrange EPC’s due to their contacts with reputable local providers
My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Harlesden. Conveyancing is required. What are my next steps?
Given that you have now for in every practical sense signed on the dotted line you now have to find a conveyancing practitioner quickly as you are facing a tight a drop dead date to complete the property. An auction property will have a bespoke auction set of papers. This should include most,if not all of the documents that your lawyer requires. In the case of leasehold premises the conveyancing papers should include a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing paperwork relating to leasehold premises. You must pass this on to the solicitor instructed by you as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that your finances are in order to complete on the date specified in the contract.
When it comes to lenders such as Lloyds, do Harlesden property lawyers incur a fee to be on the list of approved solicitors?
We are unaware of any lender fees to be on their panel, although some do levy an administration fee to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
Are there any apps to assist me to identify a Harlesden law firm on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel? I drive a motor bike and am willing to travel upto 10kilometers to meet the solicitor.
You can use the tool on this page. Please choose the bank and your location and you will see a number of Harlesden conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have listed some Harlesden conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can telephone them to see whether they are on the Clydesdale member panel
I own a leasehold house in Harlesden. Conveyancing and HSBC Bank mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing solicitor in Harlesden who previously acted has now retired. Do I pay?
The first thing you should do is contact the Land Registry to be sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to instruct a Harlesden conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
I inherited a second floor flat in Harlesden. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal make a decision on the sum payable for the purchase of the freehold?
if there is a missing freeholder or if there is disagreement about what the lease extension should cost, under the relevant statutes it is possible to make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal to arrive at the sum to be paid.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Harlesden residence is First Floor Flat 2B Fortune Gate Road in May 2013. the tribunal decided that the price payable for the lease extension was £9,331, together with £900 in respect of outstanding ground rent. This case affected 1 flat. The number of years remaining on the existing lease(s) was 74.31 years.
I acquired a house in Harlesden last 20/11/2023 and to date it is still not registered with HMLR. It was part of a new estate and my property lawyer told me that it may take twelve months to register. I have called HMLR directly and they say that the original application was cancelled due to questions not being addressed in time. Should I be concerned?
It is your lawyer that you must turn to here in order to satisfy any questions which have been raised as part of the registration process for your Harlesden property. Normal Harlesden conveyancing practice includes an undertaking on the part of the seller's property lawyer that they will assist in resolving any registration raised by HMLR so it may be a case of seeking to enforce that undertaking in some way.