I am the registered owner of a freehold property in Markfield but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Markfield and has limited impact for conveyancing in Markfield 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 generation of new 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 in 2037 is to be extinguished.

Do I have to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will instruct a firm who offer conveyancing in Markfield so that I can attend their offices when needed.

Most approved lawyers for banks conduct the vast majority of communications via the post, internet or over phone calls. This enables them to conduct the legal work for your home move regardless of where you live in the country. That being said you can check if you can still book an appointment to visit conveyancing lawyer if needed.

I have justfound out that Wolstenholmes have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in Markfield for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I check that my home is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest way to see if the property 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 Markfield conveyancing specialists.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Markfield. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Markfield

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

Should I cancel my mortgage payments with as soon as a completion date for my sale in Markfield has been set?

You are best advised to continue paying any mortgage sums to until the mortgage is redeemed out of the proceeds of sale as part of your Markfield conveyancing.