I purchased a freehold house in Miles Platting but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Miles Platting and has limited impact for conveyancing in Miles Platting 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 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 will be extinguished.
Our mortgage company has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Miles Platting but I would rather choose a conveyancing lawyer in Miles Platting or nearer to where I live. Are you able to help?
Far from all Miles Platting conveyancing practitioners are on all banks conveyancing panel. Use our find an approved solicitor tool to choose a Miles Platting conveyancing solicitor on the on the lender panel.
I am helping my aunt sell her house in Miles Platting. Will the solicitor order the energy assessment or should I organise this?
Following the abolition of Home Packs, energy assessments became a required component of moving house. An energy assessment needs to be to hand before the property is marketed. It is not as aspect of the sale process that lawyers ordinarily arrange. If you are instructing a Miles Platting conveyancing lawyer they may be able to arrange EPC’s given their contacts with reputable Miles Platting assessors
How can we tell if a Miles Platting conveyancing solicitor on the Clydesdale panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Miles Platting obtaining recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your conveyancing.
I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Miles Platting off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Leeds Building Society. Conveyancing is new to me. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use 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 Leeds Building Society, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel.
I note that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to have this when acquiring a property in Miles Platting? or Apparently there is a law dating back centuries that means some house owners residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to pay for maintenance towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this suitable for conveyancing in Miles Platting?
Unless a previous purchase of the premises completed post 12 October 2013 you could take it that solicitors carrying out conveyancing in Miles Platting to continue to propose a a chancel search and or chancel repair liability insurance.
I was advised by numerous selling agents in Miles Platting to choose a property lawyer using your seach tool. What’s the financial advantage for Estate Agents to promote your site ahead of another?
We refuse to give any referral fee for sending work our way. We found it would be just too difficult a fee because members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.
My wife and I hope to buy our 1st home in Miles Platting. Conveyancing lawyer already instructed. The financial consultant pointed out that a survey is not needed as the house is only fifteen years old.
At the very least you should have a Home Buyer's Report. Given the premises is more than ten years old the property will not benefit from a warranty, so you would be well advised not to take a risk. For a property that age with no signs of defects a Home Buyer's report could be sufficient. They will highlight any apparent issues and recommend further investigation if appropriate. Where there are any indications of problems obtain a full structural survey.