I purchased a freehold residence in Sipson but nevertheless invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Sipson and has limited impact for conveyancing in Sipson 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 creation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

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

Should my solicitor be asking questions concerning flooding during the conveyancing in Sipson.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for conveyancers dealing with homes in Sipson. There are those who acquire a property in Sipson, fully expectant that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical damage, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to get a mortgage, adequate insurance cover, or dispose of the premises. There are steps that can be taken as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.

Solicitors are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, but there are a various searches that can be initiated by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which will give them a better understanding of the risks in Sipson. The conventional set of completed inquiry forms given to a buyer’s conveyancer (where the solicitors are adopting what is known as the Conveyancing Protocol) includes a usual question of the vendor to determine whether the premises has suffered from flooding. In the event that the property has been flooded in past which is not disclosed by the seller, then a purchaser could issue a compensation claim as a result of such an misleading answer. A buyer’s conveyancers may also commission an enviro report. This will disclose if there is a recorded flood risk. If so, more detailed investigations will need to be carried out.

The deeds to our property are lost. The solicitors who did the conveyancing in Sipson years ago have long since closed. What are my options?

Gone are the days when you need to hold title deeds to establish that you are the registered proprietor of land or premises, given that the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.

About to purchase a new build apartment in Sipson. Conveyancing is daunting 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Sipson

Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal.

I need to retain a conveyancing solicitor for remortgage conveyancing in Sipson. I have discover a web site which appears to be the ideal answer If there is a chance to get all the legals completed via email that would be preferable. Should I be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?