I own a freehold property in Seascale and Sellafield but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Seascale and Sellafield and has limited impact for conveyancing in Seascale and Sellafield 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 creation of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.
I am buying a semi-detached house in Seascale and Sellafield. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?
Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Seascale and Sellafield you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Seascale and Sellafield.
What can a local search tell me regarding the property we're buying in Seascale and Sellafield?
Seascale and Sellafield conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for instance PSG The local search plays an important part in many a Seascale and Sellafield conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic headings.
Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Seascale and Sellafield?
Restrictive covenants can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Seascale and Sellafield. 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…’
The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Seascale and Sellafield. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Seascale and Sellafield
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Please supply a car parking plan. The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme.
I am 18 days into a residential purchase having been recommend to solicitors by the estate agent to do our conveyancing in Seascale and Sellafield. I am am very disappointed with the level of service. Could you help me find new lawyers?
A solicitor would have to be very bad to suggest replacing them. Has your mortgage been issued? If so you must inform them of the new contact details and ensure the mortgage documents are re-issued. The solicitor ideally should be on the lenders panel to avoid supplemental charges and delays. That should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Seascale and Sellafield