I am the registered owner of a freehold house in Hawkhurst yet pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Hawkhurst and has limited impact for conveyancing in Hawkhurst 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 hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be extinguished.

I have justfound out that Arc property Solicitors have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Hawkhurst for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 12 months ago. How can I establish that my home is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The easiest way to check if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Hawkhurst conveyancing specialists.

I am looking into buying my first house which is in Hawkhurst and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Hawkhurst. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Hawkhurst area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Hawkhurst. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Hawkhurst. I have stumble across a site which seems to have the perfect answer If it is possible to get all this stuff completed via email that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? 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?

How much should conveyancing in Hawkhurst cost?

Almost all Hawkhurst conveyancing firms will charge a set fee. In the event that additional work becomes necessary during the transaction your lawyer should disclose to you in writing of any additional charges for such work immediately it becomes apparent. Some work on a no move no charge principle, others will levy an bill for a proportion of the set charges, according to the point at which the matter fails.

It is advisable to seek two or three firms to supply you a quotation.