Me and my brother purchased a terraced Edwardian house in Burgess Hill. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Britannia. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw a couple of entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the matching address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You should read the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Burgess Hill and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also question the situation with the conveyancing practitioner who carried out the work.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Burgess Hill is the location of the property. Can you offer any opinion?

Flying freeholds in Burgess Hill are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Burgess Hill you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Burgess Hill may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

What does commercial conveyancing in Burgess Hill cover?

Burgess Hill conveyancing for business premises incorporates a broad array of services, given by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in Burgess Hill. I've stumble upon a web site which looks to be the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all this stuff completed via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

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?

I own a leasehold flat in Burgess Hill. Conveyancing and Bank of Ireland mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1996. The conveyancing practitioner in Burgess Hill who previously acted has long since retired. What should I do?

First contact the Land Registry to be sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. It is not necessary to instruct a Burgess Hill conveyancing lawyer to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

I acquired a 2 bed flat in Burgess Hill, conveyancing having been completed May 2010. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable flats in Burgess Hill with over 90 years remaining are worth £180,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 per annum. The lease expires on 21st October 2085

You have 59 years left to run the likely cost is going to span between £20,900 and £24,200 as well as legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.