My friend's uncle is a conveyancing practitioner. I expect that I'll be able to get friends and family rates for conveyancing, However if that does not come through, what level of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Water Orton?

Do contrast pricing. Do use our search tool on this page. Whilst charges seem to vary but the service one can expect are distinct between solicitors as is the case with most professions.

I own a freehold residence in Water Orton yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Water Orton and has limited impact for conveyancing in Water Orton 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 hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of fresh rentcharges post 1977.

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

Should my conveyancer be raising enquiries regarding flooding during the conveyancing in Water Orton.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for conveyancers dealing with homes in Water Orton. Some people will purchase a property in Water Orton, fully expectant that at some time, it may be flooded. However, leaving to one side the physical destruction, if a house is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, suitable insurance cover, or sell the property. There are steps that can be taken during the course of a house purchase to forewarn the buyer.

Solicitors are not qualified to give advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous checks that may be initiated by the purchaser or on a buyer’s behalf which will give them a better appreciation of the risks in Water Orton. The standard completed inquiry forms supplied to a purchaser’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a standard inquiry of the vendor to discover if the premises has suffered from flooding. If flooding has previously occurred which is not revealed by the vendor, then a buyer may bring a compensation claim resulting from an misleading answer. A purchaser’s solicitors may also carry out an enviro report. This should indicate whether there is a recorded flood risk. If so, further investigations will need to be initiated.

I bought my home on 3 March and the transaction details is not yet on the land registry website. Any reason for this? My conveyancing solicitor in Water Orton advises it will be registered inside ten days. Are titles in Water Orton particularly slow to register?

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Water Orton registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ according to the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry must send notices to any interested parties. At present roughly 80% of submission are fully dealt with within 12 days but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Historically registration takes place once the new owner has moved in to the property so post completion formalities is not usually primary concern but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

My brother has suggested that I use his conveyancers in Water Orton. Should I use them?

No doubt the ideal way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to get referrals from friends or family who have actually used the conveyancer you're considering.