I own a freehold property in Kirkdale but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Kirkdale and has limited impact for conveyancing in Kirkdale 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 establishment 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 in 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

I can see plenty of here concerning conveyancing in Kirkdale but what is your top tip for selecting the right conveyancer in Kirkdale

It would be unwise to be seduced by the lowest Kirkdale conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

Can I be sure that the Kirkdale conveyancing solicitor on the Barclays panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Kirkdale obtaining recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction.

Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with Yorkshire BS. Kirkdale conveyancing solicitors were chosen. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Yorkshire BS?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Yorkshire BS conducted the valuation? Have you advised Yorkshire BS as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Yorkshire BS conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

The deeds to our house can not be found. The solicitors who did the conveyancing in Kirkdale 5 years ago have long since closed. What are my next steps?

As long as you have a registered title the details of your proprietorship will be documented by the Land Registry under a Title Number. It is possible to perform a search at the Land Registry, find your property and obtain up to date copies of the Registered Entries for a small fee. Where the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will in most cases hold a certified copy of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be retrieved for a small fee.

I am using a search engine for the words on line conveyancing in Kirkdale it shows results of many solicitorsin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable conveyancing solicitor for my move?

The preferential method of finding the right conveyancer is via trusted recommendation, so ask colleagues and family who have acquired a property in Kirkdale or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Charges for conveyancing in Kirkdale vary, so it's advisable to request a minimum of three estimates from varying types of property lawyers. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.

A licensed conveyancer dealt with my conveyancing in Kirkdale half a dozen years past having archived my registration documents but has now closed – how do I retreive these?

Deeds, as such, are no longer appropriate for the majority of homes in Kirkdale are archived electronically at Land Registry. Should you need to establish evidence of proprietorship or are disposing of or refinancing your conveyancing practitioner can obtain up to date copies of the register from the Land Registry in any case.

If you feel there may be other documents or you have any other queries please e-mail your request with details of the transaction and documents you need to filerequest@clc-uk.org. The CLC will let you know what information they have and any additional information they may need before they are in a position to identify and send the documents to you. Following an intervention it may take some time for the CLC to access archived files and documents, but your request will be actioned as quickly as possible.