I require conveyancing for an apartment in a fairly new development (6 years old) in Hawkhurst. The vast majority the properties are already sold. Is it really necessary to order conveyancing searches for my conveyancing in Hawkhurst?

A big part of the Hawkhurst legal transfer of property is the conveyancing searches. There are hundreds companies delivering Hawkhurst conveyancing searches, as well straight from the local authority. These are generally termed personal search companies due to them carrying out, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their information from the local authoritative source.

I purchased a freehold property in Hawkhurst yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Hawkhurst and has limited impact for conveyancing in Hawkhurst 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 new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

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

What can a local search tell me regarding the property I am purchasing in Hawkhurst?

Hawkhurst conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance Xpress Legal The local search is essential in every Hawkhurst conveyancing purchase; that is if you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your new home. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject headings.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, no chain conveyancing. Hawkhurst is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Hawkhurst are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Hawkhurst you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Hawkhurst may ascertain 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 property.

We are a fortnight into a freehold purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the estate agent to carry out the conveyancing in Hawkhurst. I am am very dissatisfied with the level of service. Could you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

A conveyancer would need to be really poor to suggest changing them. Has the mortgage been issued? If so you must inform them of the new lawyer and get the mortgage documents are issued to the new lawyers. Your solicitor ideally should be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid added charges and complications. That should be your starting point. Our find a solicitor tool can assist you in finding a bank approved conveyancer for your conveyancing in Hawkhurst