I am the registered owner of a freehold premises in Peacehaven yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Peacehaven and has limited impact for conveyancing in Peacehaven 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 fresh 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 post 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
I have 71 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my flat in Peacehaven. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 13/12/2024 the requirements read as follows :
Forgive me if this question is silly but I am unseasoned as FTB of a two bedroom flat in Peacehaven. Do I pick up the keys to the property on completion from my lawyer? If this is the case, I will appoint a High Street conveyancing solicitor in Peacehaven?
On the day of completion you do not need to attend the conveyancers office in Peacehaven. Your solicitors will transfer the completion advance to the vendor’s conveyancers, and shortly after the monies have arrived, you should be invited to receive the keys from the Estate Agents and start moving into the property. This tends to happen between 1 and 3pm.
When it comes to lenders such as HSBC, do Peacehaven solicitors face a fee to be on the conveyancing panel?
We are not aware of any lender fees to be on their panel, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.
Does a directory service exist listing Skipton panel conveyancers in Peacehaven on the Building Society Association’s Website?
No. There is no such directory service on the CML or Building Society Association sites. A small selection of lenders make their panel listings viewable on the web. Where you are seeking to appoint a Peacehaven lawyer on the Skipton please make the most of our facility.
I used Wolstenholmes a few years ago for my conveyancing in Peacehaven. Now, I need my files however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?
You should contact 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 Peacehaven of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously instructed, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Peacehaven before retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks tend not grant a loan on this type of home.
It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Halifax. If you call us we can look into this further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Peacehaven. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
I am using a search engine for the words cheap conveyancing in Peacehaven it reveals numerous property lawyerslocally. How do I determine which is the right solicitor for me?
The ideal way of finding the right conveyancer is through a trusted recommendation, so ask colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Peacehaven or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Peacehaven differ, so it's sensible to obtain at least four quotes from varying types of solicitors. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.