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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Middleton

I am hoping to complete my purchase in Middleton next Monday. My solicitor now wants me to supply her with evidence of content and building insurance for the property as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the lender. What risks does the bank expect the insurance to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for banks would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s Part 2 conditions. These requirements are not limited to conveyancing in Middleton.

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

It’s unusual for properties in Middleton and has limited impact for conveyancing in Middleton 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 creation of fresh rentcharges post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 is to be extinguished.

I am buying a new build flat in Middleton. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Middleton you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Middleton.

My uncle pointed out to me me that in purchasing a property in Middleton there may be a number of restrictions prohibiting external alterations to a property. Is this right?

We are aware of a number of properties in Middleton which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Middleton should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

My husband and I are in the process of viewing flats in Middleton and I am about to put in an offer. Is it advisable to have a property lawyer on ‘stand by’? I am planning to take a home loan with HSBC.

It would be sensible to start your search sooner rather than later. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and forward their details on to the EA. Given that you are getting a mortgage with HSBC, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the HSBC conveyancing panel.

My offer on a property in Middleton has been accepted, but there is a chain. The owners have placed an offer on a flat, but it’s not been accepted yet, and have viewings of other apartments booked. I have selected a local conveyancing solicitor in Middleton. What do I do now? At what stage do I apply for the mortgage with HSBC?

It is normal to have apprehensions where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to incur costs prematurely (mortgage application is in the region of one thousand pounds, then valuation, Middleton conveyancing search fees, etc). The first course of action is to check that your solicitor is on the HSBC conveyancing panel. As to the next stages this very much depends on the uniqueness of your case, motivation for this property and on the state of the market. During a rising market the majority of buyers would apply for a home loan with HSBC and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they request their solicitor to press on with searches.

I appreciate that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Do I require chancel insurance when buying a residence in Middleton? or Apparently there is historic law that means some owners of property residing in a parish church boundary will be compelled to pay for maintenance towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this a legitimate concern for conveyancing in Middleton?

Unless a previous acquisition of the house took place post 12 October 2013 you may take it that solicitors handling conveyancing in Middleton to remain encouraging a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.

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