I own a freehold house in Leigh On Sea but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Leigh On Sea and has limited impact for conveyancing in Leigh On Sea 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 hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.
I am considering applying for a Kent Reliance mortgage for purchase of a new build (under development) in Leigh On Sea with 60% loan to value. Is it compulsory to choose a solicitor on the conveyancing panel for Kent Reliance ?
In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel, but Kent Reliance would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.
A relative suggested that if I am buying in Leigh On Sea I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?
A search of this type is sometimes included in the estimate for your Leigh On Sea conveyancing searches. It is not a small report of about 40 pages, listing and setting out significant information about Leigh On Sea around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the type of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average House Prices, Crime statistics, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information regarding Leigh On Sea.
I used Stirling Law several years past for my conveyancing in Leigh On Sea. Now, I need the documents however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Leigh On Sea of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Is it best to appoint a Leigh On Sea conveyancing lawyer based in the area that I am buying? An old friend can carry out the legal formalities but his firm is located 200kilometers away.
The benefit of a local Leigh On Sea conveyancing practice is that you can pop in to sign documents, present your identification documents and pester them where appropriate. Having local Leigh On Sea know how is a benefit. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have instructed your friend and in the main were happy that must trump using an unfamiliar Leigh On Sea conveyancing solicitor solely due to them being local.
Your search tool is useful but there are many lawyers listed near Leigh On Sea being on the lender conveyancing panel. It would be a lot more helpful if you could recommend a specific firm on the lender approved panel?
We do not recommend specific Leigh On Sea firms as the right Leigh On Sea conveyancing solicitor for you depends on where your priorities lie. For example you may require a local firm with Leigh On Sea knowledge or you might be looking for the low cost conveyancing. We recommend that you speak to 3 or 4 lawyers listed before you make your choice..