I am the registered owner of a freehold house in Tooting yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Tooting and has limited impact for conveyancing in Tooting 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 creation of fresh 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 after 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Tooting prior to instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some lenders tend not give a mortgage on this type of premises.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Nationwide. If you contact us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Tooting. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Tooting especially if they regularly deal with such properties in Tooting.
My business partner and I are looking to take an assignment of a lease of a shop on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Tooting for less than 2k?
We are happy to recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Tooting, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are intending to buy or lease a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right firm. Regarding the fees these will vary based on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or call so as to enable us to furnish you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.
I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Tooting for my home move. Is there any facility to see a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?
Members of the public may see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, ring 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. International callers, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes recorded telephone calls for training requirements.
Been looking for a conveyancing practitioner for freehold sale conveyancing in Tooting. We are selling, simple no mortgage to pay off, no hurry, no onward purchase. Received a quote from a conveyancer for £900 plus VAT which is a little expensive considering its so straightforward. Is it possible to find less expensive fees for conveyancing in Tooting?
As it’s a sale only, £500 + VAT is likely to be about the best for sale conveyancing in Tooting.