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

It is rare for properties in Irlam and Cadishead and has limited impact for conveyancing in Irlam and Cadishead 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 establishment of fresh rentcharges post 1977.

Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Irlam and Cadishead in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor has said that some banks tend not grant a mortgage on such a home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Irlam and Cadishead. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Irlam and Cadishead especially if they are familiar with such properties in Irlam and Cadishead.

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At this site get a conveyancing quote from a Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer that appreciates the issues of your conveyancing in Irlam and Cadishead. As opposed to estate agents and brokerage sites we do not operate referral deals with solicitors. Many agents and online brokers 'recommend' solicitors paying the highest per referral, as opposed to the best value conveyancing in Irlam and Cadishead

My husband and I are FTB’s - agreed a price, but the property agent told us that the vendor will only move forward if we appoint their recommended solicitors as they want a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a local solicitor who is accustomed to conveyancing in Irlam and Cadishead

It is improbable the owners are behind this. Should the seller require ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a motivated buyer is going to damage their objectives. Contact the sellers directly and make the point that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with finances in place © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)however you intend to instruct your preferred Irlam and Cadishead conveyancing firm - not the ones that will earn the negotiator at the agency a introducer fee or hit his conveyancing figures set by senior management.

Planning to complete next month on a studio apartment in Irlam and Cadishead. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they are sending me a report tomorrow. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Irlam and Cadishead should include some of the following:

What you can do if a neighbour breaches a clause of their lease? Do you need to have carpet in the flat or are you allowed wood flooring? The physical ownership of the premises. This will be the property itself but might incorporate a roof space or basement if appropriate. What remedies are open the freeholder should you are in breach of your lease terms? You should have a good understanding of the building insurance obligations

Leasehold Conveyancing in Irlam and Cadishead - A selection of Queries before buying

Be sure to discover if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For instance plenty of leases prohibit pets being permitted in certain buildings in Irlam and Cadishead. If you like the apartmentin Irlam and Cadishead yet your cat is not allowed to move with you then you have a very difficult decision. Please note that where the lease has less than eighty years it will have adverse implications on the marketability of the property. It is worth checking with your mortgage company that they are content with remaining years on the lease. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will almost definitely have to extend the lease sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of what this would cost. Remember, in most cases you would need to own the premises for two years in order to be eligible to exercise a lease extension. How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments?