Do the conveyancing solicitors listed on your site conduct attended exchange conveyancing in Hawkshead?
We do have a number of conveyancing experts carrying out one day exchanges. You should call us to receive a costs illustration and details as to availability.
I own a freehold residence in Hawkshead but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Hawkshead and has limited impact for conveyancing in Hawkshead 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 hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of fresh rentcharges post 1977.
Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be extinguished.
My wife and I have justacquired a property in Hawkshead. We have noticed several issues with the house which we suspect were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been carried out for conveyancing in Hawkshead?
It is not clear from the question as what problems have arisen and if they are unique to conveyancing in Hawkshead. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated during the buying process are carried out to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a property owner fills in a questionnaire called a SPIF. If the information is incorrect, you could possibly take legal action against the owner for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor.However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Hawkshead.