We selected a Liversedge based lawyer for our conveyancing in Liversedge last week. Upon checking the Terms and Conditions it is apparent thatwe are liable for charges even if the sale aborts. Should I ditch them and choose an internet conveyancing company advertising no move no charge conveyancing in Liversedge?
It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will generally be uplifted to offset those transactions that abort. You should be mindful that such deals generally do not cover outlay for instance Liversedge conveyancing search costs.
I am the registered owner of a freehold property in Liversedge but nevertheless pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Liversedge and has limited impact for conveyancing in Liversedge 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 from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Liversedge. My lender is Virgin
Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 20/7/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Liversedge?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Liversedge. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’
How does conveyancing in Liversedge differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build residence in Liversedge contact us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because builders in Liversedge typically acquire 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Liversedge or who has acted in the same development.
In my capacity as executor for the estate of my father I am selling a residence in Neath but live in Liversedge. My solicitor (based 300 miles from mehas requested that I execute a statutory declaration prior to completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Liversedge to attest and place their company stamp on the document?
strictly speaking you should not need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are based in Liversedge