I am the registered owner of a freehold house in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe and has limited impact for conveyancing in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe 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 generation of new rentcharges post 1977.
Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
Just bought a detached house in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to record my ownership? My Poppleton and Bishopthorpe conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain the land registry aspects are dealt with.
As far as conveyancing in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than anywhere else in the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry communicate with any interested parties. At present approximately 80% of submission are fully dealt with within two weeks but some can be subject to protracted hold-ups. Historically registration takes place once the buyer has moved in to the premises therefore an expedited registration is not always top priority yet where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.
Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe ahead of appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders may not issue a loan on such a premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
My husband and I are 18 days into a residential purchase having been referred to solicitors by the local agent to perform conveyancing in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe. I am am extremely frustrated with the level of service. Can you you assist me in finding new lawyers?
A lawyer would need to be very bad to suggest replacing them. Has the mortgage offer been sent? If so you will need to inform them of the replacement lawyer and get the offer are re-issued. Your solicitor ideally should be on the banks panel to avoid supplemental expenses and frustration. So that should be your first question of the new conveyancers. Our search tool can help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe
My step-mother purchased her house in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe Six years ago. She has since got married, widowed and is now remarried. She wishes to sell the house in a couple of months. I suspect that she will just be requested to supply copies of her marriage papers to the lawyer however she is concerned it could frustrate the conveyancing. Is it worth updating the title information for the property?
You are not required to update the title for the property as long as you have the proof required to demonstrate how the change of name has come about.
Any purchaser’s solicitor will review the title information and ask for evidence to prove the name change for instance marriage documentation.