I was referred a solicitor who has sent a quote for £1700 for leasehold conveyancing in Brighouse and Rastrick. I’m looking to sell a modern detached home for £250,000. Is this expensive? Is it above the average fee for conveyancing in Brighouse and Rastrick?

The estimate does seem marginally steep. If you are prepared to invest time contrasting costs you could decrease the fees slightly by as much as £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you maylive to regret opting for an a cheaper conveyancer. Remember to check that the firm can also act for your bank. You can utilise our comparison tool to get a quote a Brighouse and Rastrick conveyancing practice on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Brighouse and Rastrick.

I own a freehold house in Brighouse and Rastrick yet pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Brighouse and Rastrick and has limited impact for conveyancing in Brighouse and Rastrick 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 new rentcharges post 1977.

Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

I used Action Conveyancing a few years past for my conveyancing in Brighouse and Rastrick. Now, I need the documents but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

You should call 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 Brighouse and Rastrick of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, 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 encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Brighouse and Rastrick ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend refuse to issue a loan on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Brighouse and Rastrick. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Brighouse and Rastrick especially if they are familiar with such properties in Brighouse and Rastrick.

In sourcing the world wide web for the phrase conveyancing in Brighouse and Rastrick it brings up numerous solicitorslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable property lawyer for purchase transaction?

The best way of seeking the right conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so seek the opinion of friends and family who have bought a property in Brighouse and Rastrick or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Costs for conveyancing in Brighouse and Rastrick differ, so it's sensible to request a minimum of three quotes from varying types of conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify what costs in the quote includes.