Can the conveyancing practitioners identified through your search tool conduct auction conveyancing in Arlesey?

There are a number of auction practitioners we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Arlesey is just one of the many locations in which our lawyers have offices.

I am the registered owner of a freehold residence in Arlesey but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Arlesey and has limited impact for conveyancing in Arlesey 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 establishment of fresh rentcharges post 1977.

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

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Arlesey?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Arlesey. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am using a search engine for the words cheap conveyancing in Arlesey it brings up numerous solicitorslocally. How do I determine which is the right conveyancer for me?

The preferential method of seeking the right conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so ask friends and relatives who have acquired a property in Arlesey or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Arlesey differ, so it's a good idea to request at least three quotes from varying types of conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

Back In 2008, I bought a leasehold house in Arlesey. Conveyancing and TSB mortgage are in place. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing solicitor in Arlesey who previously acted has now retired. Any advice?

The first thing you should do is make enquiries of the Land Registry to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is indeed the new freeholder. There is no need to instruct a Arlesey conveyancing solicitor to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for less than a fiver. You should note that regardless, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

Arlesey Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

Be sure to enquire if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For example plenty of leases prohibit pets being allowed in certain buildings in Arlesey. If you love the propertyin Arlesey but your dog can’t live with you then you will be presented with a hard choice. Best to be warned if changing the roof or some other significant cost is pending that will be shared by the leaseholders and will materially impact the level of the maintenance charges or result in a one time invoice. What is the length of the lease?