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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Blackburn

Can you recommend a Nottingham Building Society sanctioned Blackburn conveyancing solicitor who can have us moved in within a very limited time frame? Am I best advised to choose a high street Blackburn practice or a nationwide firm?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Blackburn conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the high street in Blackburn. Approach a couple of firms and request to see a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Mention your time frames together with your reasons and get an assurance on speed. Choose the one that you are most comfortable with.

I purchased a freehold property in Blackburn yet pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Blackburn and has limited impact for conveyancing in Blackburn 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 establishment of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 is to be extinguished.

I have been told that property searches are a common reason for hinderance in Blackburn conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the most frequent causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are not likely to feature in any delay in conveyancing in Blackburn.

I am buying a new build apartment in Blackburn. 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 conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Blackburn

    The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in Blackburn and how can you help?

The 1954 Act gives security of tenure to business lessees, giving them the right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act for protection and handle your commercial conveyancing in Blackburn

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