I own a freehold house in Oakdale but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Oakdale and has limited impact for conveyancing in Oakdale 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 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 post 2037 is to be extinguished.
How can we tell if a Oakdale conveyancing solicitor on the Skipton panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Oakdale seeking recommendations is a sensible start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always suggest that you speak with the lawyer conducting your conveyancing.
My wife and I have organised the release of further funds on our mortgage from Clydesdale as we intend to conduct improvements to our house in Oakdale. Do we need to appoint a nearby Oakdale solicitor on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel to deal with the paperwork?
Clydesdale would not normally appoint firms on their conveyancing panel to deal with the formalities. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Clydesdale list.
We expect to receive a OIP from Nottingham this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Nottingham recommend any Oakdale solicitors on the Nottingham conveyancing panel, or is it better to find our own lawyer?
You will need to appoint Oakdale solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Nottingham through the process.
We are selling our home in Oakdale and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed land that was not decontaminated. Any high street Oakdale lawyer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers are using a factory type conveyancing outfit rather than a conveyancing solicitor in Oakdale. Having lived in Oakdale for many years we know of no issue. Should we contact our local Authority to seek clarification need.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same sickness)
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to our property are lost. The solicitors who conducted the conveyancing in Oakdale 10 years ago have long since closed. What are my options?
As long as the title is registered the information relating to your proprietorship will be documented by the Land Registry with a Title Number. It is possible to perform a search at the Land Registry, identify your property and order up to date copies of the property title for a small fee. If the title is Leasehold then the Land Registry will in most cases hold a certified duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be retrieved for twenty pounds.
How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial offices in Oakdale and how can you help?
The 1954 Act provides a safeguard to business lessees, giving them the right to apply to court for a renewal lease and continue in occupation when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Oakdale is one of the many locations in which our lawyers are located