We chose a high street lawyer for our conveyancing in Upminster Bridge today. After carefully reading the Terms and Conditions I seeI am on the hook for fees even where the conveyance does not complete. Should I ditch them and appoint a web based firm offering no completion no charge conveyancing in Upminster Bridge?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be uplifted to cover those cases that do not go ahead. You should be mindful that such promotions rarely cover expenses for example Upminster Bridge conveyancing search fees.

I purchased a freehold house in Upminster Bridge but nevertheless invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Upminster Bridge and has limited impact for conveyancing in Upminster Bridge 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 generation of new rentcharges post 1977.

Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

My partner and I have recentlypurchased a house in Upminster Bridge. We have since encountered a number of problems with the house which we consider were overlooked in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been conducted for conveyancing in Upminster Bridge?

The query is vague as to the nature of the problems and if they are unique to conveyancing in Upminster Bridge. Conveyancing searches and due diligence initiated as part of the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, a seller completes a form called a SPIF. answers provided is incorrect, then you may have a claim 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 Upminster Bridge.