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

It’s unusual for properties in Wootton Bridge and has limited impact for conveyancing in Wootton Bridge 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 establishment of fresh rentcharges post 1977.

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

After reading mumsnet.com for an online solicitor in Wootton Bridge, many post that I should use a CQS assured lawyer. Can you explain what CQS is?

Wootton Bridge Conveyancing Quality Scheme solicitors have obtained accreditation by the law Society CQS was brought about to establish evidence of quality standards in the in the legal transfer of properties. CQS helps consumers to recognise solicitor firms that provide a quality residential conveyancing. Wootton Bridge is one of the many areas in England and Wales in which accredited firms are based. The scheme requires solicitors to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self-reporting, random audits and yearly assessments in order to maintain CQS status. It is available to solicitors and not licensed conveyancers and has the support of the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

We are purchasing a property in Wootton Bridge. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a lawyer? On completion day we have to send funds into their account. What is the protection we have from them run away with our deposit?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

A friend informed me that in buying a property in Wootton Bridge there may be various restrictions affecting the ability to carry out external changes to a property. Is this right?

There are anumerous of properties in Wootton Bridge which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to carry out external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Wootton Bridge should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.

We were going to get a OIP from Leeds Building Society this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Leeds Building Society recommend any Wootton Bridge solicitors on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Wootton Bridge solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Leeds Building Society through the process.

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Wootton Bridge before instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some lenders will not issue a loan on this type of premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Wootton Bridge. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Wootton Bridge to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

We are a fortnight into a freehold purchase having been directed to conveyancers by the estate agent to handle our conveyancing in Wootton Bridge. I am am very dissatisfied with the level of service. Can you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

They would have to be really poor to suggest changing them. Has your mortgage offer been sent? In the event that it has you will need to make them aware of the replacement lawyer and get the mortgage documents are re-issued. Your solicitor ideally should be on the banks panel to avoid added charges and delays. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. The find a solicitor tool can assist you in finding a lender approved lawyer for your conveyancing in Wootton Bridge