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Recently asked questions about conveyancing in West Acton

I own a freehold premises in West Acton but nevertheless invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in West Acton and has limited impact for conveyancing in West Acton 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 establishment of new rentcharges post 1977.


My house in West Acton is up for sale and I have accepted an offer. Does the conveyancing practitioner have to be required to be on the Barclays conveyancing panel in order to deal with the discharge of my mortgage?

Ordinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Barclays conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their panel criteria fairly frequently at the moment.

I require expedited conveyancing in West Acton as I am faced with pressure to exchange contracts in less than 4 weeks. Thankfully I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a mortgage free buyer you have the choice not to do searches although no conveyancer would suggest that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in West Acton the following are instances of issues that can be revealed and adversely impact future mortgageability: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in West Acton?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in West Acton. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in West Acton. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.


    Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please supply a car parking plan. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company?

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