My fiance’s brother is a solicitor. I anticipate that I can be offered friends and family rates for conveyancing, but if not, what level of costs should I be paying for conveyancing in Brinklow?

Do compare pricing. Do use our search tool on this site. You will notice that estimates will be different but the service one can expect are distinct between solicitors as is true with most professions.

I am the registered owner of a freehold residence in Brinklow but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Brinklow and has limited impact for conveyancing in Brinklow 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.

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'm buying my first flat in Brinklow benefiting from help to buy. The sellers would not budge the price so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The estate agent advised me not disclose to my conveyancer about the extras as it will affect my loan with the bank. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a property in Brinklow in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders tend refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold home.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Brinklow. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

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