I am the registered owner of a freehold property in Burwash but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Burwash and has limited impact for conveyancing in Burwash 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 creation of new rentcharges post 1977.

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

We had chosen conveyancers locally in Burwash on the Lloyds solicitor approved list. They are now charging me an additional charge for dealing with the Lloyds mortgage. Is this an additional conveyancing fee set by Lloyds?

Unfortunately, so long as it is in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your conveyancer is entitled to levy a fee for this. The fee is not dictated by Lloyds but by your Burwash property lawyer. Some firms on the Lloyds panel will levy an ‘acting for lender’ fee but many practices include it on their overall fee.

How can we know in advance if a Burwash conveyancing solicitor on the HSBC panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Burwash getting recommendations is a good starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor conducting your conveyancing.

Nationwide have agreed my home loan in principle, my offer on a apartment in Burwash has been agreed to, what are the next steps?

The property agent will wish to know who your solicitors are (ensure that the conveyancers are on the bank’s approved list). Call up Nationwide or your financial adviser and complete any relevant documentation. Nationwide will instruct a valuer who will get in touch with the estate agent or owners to book an appointment. Once carried out (assuming no problems) it takes about a week for the mortgage offer to be issued. Nationwide will send the offer to you and your lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Burwash.

Will commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that could impact a commercial estate in Burwash?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Burwash will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Burwash. The report provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Burwash.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Burwash it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could result in delays to Burwash commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Burwash.

I used Wolstenholmes a few years past for my conveyancing in Burwash. Now, I need the documents but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

Do 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 Burwash of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

What does commercial conveyancing in Burwash cover?

Non domestic conveyancing in Burwash covers a broad range of services, supplied by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. By way of example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, 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 loans and the termination of leases.