I am the registered owner of a freehold house in Bingley but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Bingley and has limited impact for conveyancing in Bingley 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 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 post 2037 will be extinguished.

Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property can not be found. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in Bingley 5 years ago have long since closed. What are my options?

You no longer need to have the physical deeds to evidence that you are the registered proprietor of land or property, as the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Bingley. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Bingley

The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided.

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business offices in Bingley and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act provides protection to commercial leaseholders, granting the right to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Bingley

I am hoping to complete next month on a basement flat in Bingley. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they will have a report out to me next week. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Bingley should include some of the following:

The landlord’s rights to access the premises. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. You must be advised what is to be regarded as a Nuisance as far as the lease is concerned Rent payments - what is payable and what the invoice dates are, and be on notice if this will change in the future Additions to the flat Do you need to have carpet in the flat or are you allowed wood flooring?

Bingley Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

Be sure to enquire if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For example some leases prohibit pets being permitted in in a block in Bingley. If you like the flatin Bingley but your cat can’t live with you then you will be faced difficult choice. How many years are left on the lease? You should want to find out as much as you can regarding the managing agents as they can either make your life much easier or much more difficult. As the owner of a leasehold property you are often at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to day to day matters such as the upkeep of the communal areas. Ask other people whether they are happy with their service. Finally, investigate as to the dates that the maintenance charges are due to the managing agents and precisely what it includes.