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

It’s unusual for properties in Bursledon and has limited impact for conveyancing in Bursledon 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 many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of fresh 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 will be dispensed with completely.

What can a local search tell me regarding the house we're purchasing in Bursledon?

Bursledon conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations such as Xpress Legal The local search is essential in every Bursledon conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant once you have moved into your new home. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic sections.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property can not be found. The solicitors who did the conveyancing in Bursledon 10 years ago have long since closed. What do I do?

You no longer need to hold title deeds to prove you are the registered proprietor of land or property, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

How difficult is it to change conveyancer as I have to retain one who is on the HSBC Bank conveyancing list. I was using a family conveyancing solicitor in Bursledon five minutes from me but she is not approved by HSBC Bank

It would be our pleasure to assist you select a conveyancing solicitor in Bursledon on the HSBC Bank panel. Please note that the law firms that we on the directory do not pay us a referral fee if you instruct them and are registered with the SRA who oversee all conveyancing solicitors in Bursledon. In utilising search facility on this website, you can scrutinise charges for conveyancing solicitors in Bursledon and throughout England and Wales.

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Bursledon it shows results of many property lawyersin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable solicitor for me?

The best way of choosing the right conveyancer is through a trusted testimonial, so ask friends and family who have bought a property in Bursledon or a reputable estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Bursledon vary, so it's a good idea to request a minimum of four fee estimates from varying types of law firms. Be sure to seek confirmation what costs in the quote includes.