I am in the market for a reasonably priced conveyancer. Should I go for for an online conveyancer or a family Whickham conveyancing lawyer?

Existing third party connections is an important consideration when choosing conveyancing lawyers. Whickham law firms benefit from long term relationships with lenders and property, local authorities, surveyors and other conveyancing firms meaning the whole process is going to be much smoother for you. Having vast knowledge of the local area also helps too.

I am the registered owner of a freehold house in Whickham yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Whickham and has limited impact for conveyancing in Whickham 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 creation of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

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

There are plenty of conveyancing solicitors in Whickham but how do I know who's good?

We would encourage you not to go for the cheapest Whickham conveyancing quote. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of time.