AssumingI were to buy a simple residential homein Seaton Delaval for cash and dispense with a survey and no local authority searches how much should I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Seaton Delaval?

The only saving you would achieve is the Seaton Delaval conveyancing searches. The conveyancing practitioner is required to do the vast majority of work - money laundering, liaising with the sellers solicitor, stamp duty submission, register the property etc. A slight saving might be made by not having to register a charge however it won't be a lot.

I purchased a freehold residence in Seaton Delaval but nevertheless charged rent, why is this and what is this?

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

Old 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.

We just had an offer accepted to buy with Coventry BS. We have called around locally but am struggling to find a Seaton Delaval conveyancing firm on the Coventry BS approved list. Can you assist?

You should make the most of the find a lender approved solicitor tool on this page. Pick the lender and type Seaton Delaval or your preferred area and you will be presented with a number of lawyer based in Seaton Delaval or near you.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Seaton Delaval in advance of retaining solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor has said that some lenders may refuse to give a loan on such a premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can look into this further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Seaton Delaval. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Seaton Delaval especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Seaton Delaval.

Would local authority consent be needed to change a single dwelling into a couple of flats in Seaton Delaval? This has taken place to a house adjacent to a friend in Seaton Delaval and was unaware of the conversion until after the works were done.

Planning Consent yes. Building Regulations yes.