I purchased a freehold premises in Gamston but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Gamston and has limited impact for conveyancing in Gamston 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 fresh 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 is to be extinguished.

Is there a list of Co-operative panel conveyancers in Gamston on the Building Society Association’s Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such facility on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. Very few lenders make their panel listings viewable on the web. Where you are seeking to appoint a Gamston conveyancer on the Co-operative please use our tool.

How can we tell if a Gamston conveyancing solicitor on the Principality panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Gamston seeking recommendations is a sensible 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 advertising the lowest fees. We would always advocate that you speak with the solicitor carrying out your conveyancing.

Having read lots of house buying guides, I note that it is considered advisable to get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Gamston solicitor - who is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?

Aldermore will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Aldermore will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Gamston surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Gamston as I have an ultimatum to exchange contracts in less than one month. Luckily I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to decline from having conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you are at liberty not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Gamston the following are instances of issues that can appear and therefore affect future saleability: Refused Planning Applications, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

How does conveyancing in Gamston differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Gamston contact us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because builders in Gamston typically acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Gamston or who has acted in the same development.

I decided to have a survey completed on a house in Gamston prior to appointing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some lenders tend refuse to issue a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Gamston. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Gamston especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Gamston.