I own a freehold property in Kirkbymoorside yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Kirkbymoorside and has limited impact for conveyancing in Kirkbymoorside 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 hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

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

Can you clarify what the consequences are if my lawyer’s firm is removed from the Nottingham Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Kirkbymoorside?

The first thing to point out is that, this is very unlikely to happen. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.

We are selling our house in Kirkbymoorside and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was built land that was not decontaminated. A local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used a web based conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Kirkbymoorside. We have lived in Kirkbymoorside for three years we know of no issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get confirmation that the buyers are looking for.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. Are they able to advise? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial property in Kirkbymoorside and how can your lawyers assist?

The particular law that you refer to gives a safeguard to commercial leaseholders, giving them the right to make a request to court for a renewal tenancy and remain in occupation at the end of an expired lease. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Kirkbymoorside is one of the many areas of the UK in which our lawyers are based

I am using a search engine for the phrase on line conveyancing in Kirkbymoorside it reveals numerous property lawyersin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for my move?

The best way of finding a suitable conveyancer is through a personal testimonial, so ask colleagues and relatives who have acquired a property in Kirkbymoorside or the local estate agent or mortgage broker. Fees for conveyancing in Kirkbymoorside vary, so it's a good idea to request at least three fee calculations from varying types of conveyancers. Dont forget to clarify that the costs are assured not to rise.