I am due to exchange on the purchase of a property in Ashby de la Zouch but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have was able negotiate recompense from the owner in the sum of £3k in the form of a adjustment in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of amending the contract however Principality will not agree to this. Should they have been informed?

Your conveyancing practitioner that is on the Principality approved list is obliged to disclose to Principality of any variations to the sale price. If you prohibit your solicitor to notify the price change to Principality then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Principality and you would have to appoint a new solicitor for your conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch.

I own a freehold premises in Ashby de la Zouch yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Ashby de la Zouch and has limited impact for conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch 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 creation 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 in 2037 is to be extinguished.

I have 70 years remaining on my lease and require a lease extension for my apartment in Ashby de la Zouch. Conveyancing solicitors on the Chelsea Building Society panel can deal with such extensions correct?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 10/4/2019 the requirements read as follows :

How does conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in Ashby de la Zouch approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because house builders in Ashby de la Zouch tend to 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 used to new build conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch or who has acted in the same development.

We are 17 days into a freehold purchase having been recommend to solicitors by the high street agent to execute conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch. We are not happy. Could you help me find new conveyancers?

A lawyer would have to be really bad in order to consider replacing them. Has your mortgage been issued? If so you need to advise them of the new contact details and have the loan are re-sent. Your new conveyancer needs to be on the banks panel to avoid escalating costs and frustration. That should be your starting point. Our search tool will assist you in finding a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Ashby de la Zouch