I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (five years built) in West Hill. Almost all the properties have already been occupied. Do I need carry out the neighbourhood searches as part of conveyancing in West Hill?
You are taking a significant risk in refusing to carrying out West Hill conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would seriously advise in the strongest possible terms that your conveyancer conducts them. If speed and driving down costs are top of your issues you should discuss with your lawyer about the option of search insurance
I am the registered owner of a freehold property in West Hill but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in West Hill and has limited impact for conveyancing in West Hill 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 hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new 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 in 2037 is to be extinguished.
Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may affect a commercial property in West Hill?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in West Hill will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in West Hill. The report provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in West Hill.
For each commercial conveyancing transaction in West Hill it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could result in delays to West Hill commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in West Hill.
How does conveyancing in West Hill differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in West Hill contact us having been asked by the seller to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is ready to move into. This is because builders in West Hill typically buy the real estate, 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 property lawyers 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 West Hill or who has acted in the same development.
How do I use your search tool to find a conveyancing practitioner in West Hill on the approved list for my mortgage?
1st select a mortgage company such as Halifax, Barnsley Building Society or Britannia then specify your location e.g. West Hill. Conveyancing firms in West Hill and beyond should be shown.
I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in West Hill. I have chance upon a web site which seems to have the perfect solution If it is possible to get all the legals done via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?
As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?