Willusing a Lichfield conveyancing practice make the legal process smoother?

Lichfield is a unique place, where regional experience is a significant benefit. The laid-back lifestyle has it’s attractions – but not for your house move. The solicitors that we list display a wealth of Lichfield intelligence with a positive, hands-onattitude that ensures the conveyancing to progress without delay. It is a definite plus if they enjoy good relationships with mortgage brokers, local authorities, surveyors and other Lichfield conveyancing practices

I own a freehold premises in Lichfield but nevertheless pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Lichfield and has limited impact for conveyancing in Lichfield 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 hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh 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 in 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

I am purchasing a house and the conveyancer has mentioned Chancel Repair to which the house could be liable because it falls into the area of such a church. He has recommended insurance. Is this really necessary for conveyancing in Lichfield

Unless a prior acquisition of the premises took place post 12 October 2013 you can assume that solicitors carrying out conveyancing in Lichfield to remain recommending a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

I have todaybeen informed that Action Conveyancing have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Lichfield for a purchase of a freehold house 10 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can carry out 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 Lichfield conveyancing specialists.

I'm refinancing my primary property to a buy to let mortgage with Barclays and intend to use the remaining equity as a down payment on a second house. The location we are interested in is Lichfield. Will your conveyancers be able to act for both sets of lenders and tie in the transactions?

Do use our search tool on this site to be sure that the solicitors are on the appropriate lender panels. Having checked that they are the lawyer will be able to connect the two transactions but you should have a chat with you conveyancer and make apparent your desired outcome and needs.