I am the registered owner of a freehold property in Totland but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Totland and has limited impact for conveyancing in Totland 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 many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment 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 after 2037 will be extinguished.

I am purchasing a flat and require a conveyancing solicitor in Totland who is on the conveyancing. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a conveyancing firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for in certain locations such as Totland. We dont recommend any particular firm.

Will commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may impact a commercial site in Totland?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Totland will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers spend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Totland. The search result sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Totland.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Totland it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could result in delays to Totland commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Totland.

Given that I will soon spend hundreds of thousands of pounds on a two bedroom apartment in Totland I would like to have a conversation with the lawyer regarding thehouse move ahead of instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

This is something that we recommend - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the solicitor due to be carrying out your property ownership legalities in Totland.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a case number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for residential conveyancing in Totland should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.

What is the difference between surveying and conveyancing in Totland?

Conveyancing - in Totland or anywhere in England and Wales - is the legal term given to transferring legal title of property from one person to another. It involves the checking of the title. Whether buying or selling, you should be aware of anything affecting the property such as proposals by government departments, illegal buildings, or outstanding rates. The conveyancer should conduct the appropriate searches and inquiries on the property. Surveying relates to the structure of a property itself. A surveyor will look at a house, flat and any outbuildings you’re buying and will help you discover the condition of the building and, if there are problems, give you a powerful reason for reducing the price down or asking the seller to remedy the problems prior to you move in.