I am the registered owner of a freehold premises in Byker and Walker yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Byker and Walker and has limited impact for conveyancing in Byker and Walker 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 many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

We are due to move home in December. Does my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the completion day. As an aside, can you put forward a removal company in Byker and Walker. Conveyancing solicitor was found before I stumbled across your site.

On the afternoon of completion you will need to collect the keys from your estate agent however this can only happen after the previous owners lawyers advise the agent that the monies to complete are in and the keys can be released. You can advise the removal company that you are ready to move in. As a matter of policy we do not suggest a particular removal organisation but can help you locate a residential property solicitor in Byker and Walker or a legal practice with expertise in conveyancing in Byker and Walker.

Does a directory service exist listing Bank of Ireland panel solicitors in Byker and Walker on the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook Website?

Unfortunately not yet. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association sites. Very few mortgage companies make their panel listings visible over the internet. If you are looking for a Byker and Walker lawyer on the Bank of Ireland please make the most of our facility.

I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Principality. Byker and Walker conveyancing practitioners were instructed. How long does it take for Principality to issue the offer to the solicitor?

There is no definitive answer here. Have Principality conducted the survey? Have you advised Principality as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Principality conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.

The deeds to my property can not be found. The conveyancers who did the conveyancing in Byker and Walker 5 years ago no longer exist. What are my options?

Gone are the days when you need to hold title deeds to establish that you are the owner of your registered land or property, given that the Land Registry have everything they need in a digital format.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Byker and Walker. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Byker and Walker

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease.

Me and my fiance are soon to exchange buying a property in Byker and Walker but as a result of damage from the recent storms I have negotiated recompense from the vendor of five thousand pounds by way of a reduction in the price. I had intended this to be dealt with as part of the conveyancing process but the lender will not agree to this. Should they have been informed?

Your lawyer that is on a bank approved list is duty bound to inform the lender of any variations to the sale figure. In the event that you prohibit your conveyancer to notify the price change to your mortgage company then they would need to refrain from representing you and the bank.