I own a freehold residence in Kirkbymoorside yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Kirkbymoorside and has limited impact for conveyancing in Kirkbymoorside 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 generation of new 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 in 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

After scouring moneysavingexpert.com for an online solicitor in Kirkbymoorside, most advise that I should instruct a CQS assured solicitor. Can you explain what CQS is?

The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised quality mark for legal experts in buying or selling property, trusted by some of the UK's major banks. In 2011-12 the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Kirkbymoorside is one of the numerous areas of the UK where there are CQS solicitors.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Kirkbymoorside. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Kirkbymoorside

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.

My company is intending to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-move-no fees for non-domestic conveyancing in Kirkbymoorside for under £2000?

We are happy to recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Kirkbymoorside, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are intending to buy or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we will find you the right solicitor. As for the costs this will depend on the structure and heads of terms of the deal. Let us have your contact information or email us so that we can supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my grandmother I am disposing of a property in Cardiff but I am based in Kirkbymoorside. My conveyancer (who is 250 miles awayneeds me to sign a statutory declaration prior to the transaction finalising. Could you suggest a conveyancing solicitor in Kirkbymoorside to attest and place their company stamp on the document?

Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Kirkbymoorside based