I purchased a freehold premises in North Acton but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in North Acton and has limited impact for conveyancing in North Acton 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 creation of fresh rentcharges post 1977.

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

I have recentlydiscovered that Arc property Solicitors have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in North Acton for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I check that my home is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest way to see if the premises is in your name, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of North Acton conveyancing specialists.

How does conveyancing in North Acton differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in North Acton approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because house builders in North Acton tend to acquire the real estate, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in North Acton or who has acted in the same development.

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I have been sourcing a conveyancing practitioner in North Acton for my remortgage. Is it possible to check a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Anyone can search for documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may monitor telephone calls for training purposes.