Do the conveyancing lawyers that are recommend conduct auction conveyancing in Runcorn?

We know of a few auction lawyers we can connect you with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Runcorn is just one of the many areas of where our lawyers are based.

I purchased a freehold premises in Runcorn yet pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Runcorn and has limited impact for conveyancing in Runcorn 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 post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 is to be extinguished.

I am looking to buy a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Runcorn who is on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd approved. Can you recommend a local firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Godiva Mortgages Ltd in certain locations such as Runcorn. We dont recommend any particular firm.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Runcorn is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Runcorn are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Runcorn you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Runcorn may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.

My wife and I today found out that one of the directors of the law firm acting on the purchase conveyancing in Runcorn is an uncle of the owners that we are purchasing from. Is this acceptable?

As long as there is no conflict of interest this is allowable. If you are needing a mortgage then the lender may have a say as many mortgage companies have specific requirements on this. For example for Skipton Building Society as of 20/11/2024, the requirements read as follows :