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TheFaQQer replied

15 November 2007, 16:44
Originally posted by NotAllThere View Post

If you sell the clause to them, doesn't that mean they give you money? Or do you mean "buy the clause off them?"

Yes - the church can sell the clause to you, or sell you a legally binding obligation which means that you no longer need to pay them. Most churches can offer this, if necessary - there is a CofE white paper about it.
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r0bly0ns replied

15 November 2007, 16:44
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b0redom replied

15 November 2007, 15:53
Originally posted by r0bly0ns View Post

Tithing (speling?) search

Was offered one when we bought our current house as it's down the road from a medieval church.

: spelling
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Diver replied

15 November 2007, 15:49
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

No, you have to ask for a special search. Normal conveyancing and searches does not include it (I believe).

You are correct
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NotAllThere replied

15 November 2007, 15:47
Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post

No, it's true.

Most churches will allow you to sell that clause back to them though, which isn't too expensive.

If you sell the clause to them, doesn't that mean they give you money? Or do you mean "buy the clause off them?"
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r0bly0ns replied

15 November 2007, 15:25
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

No, you have to ask for a special search. Normal conveyancing and searches does not include it (I believe).

Tithing (speling?) search

Was offered one when we bought our current house as it's down the road from a medieval church.
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Bagpuss replied

15 November 2007, 15:00
You could always buy the manor title and then counter blackmail the church for using 'your' land to access it, in the spirit of Christianity of course
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DimPrawn replied

15 November 2007, 14:58
Originally posted by rootsnall View Post

It was in the news a while back with various loaded oldies moaning because they had to pay out some pretty big sums. I would of thought it would be mentioned in the deeds and/or lease if it applies. I would think the original conveyancing solicitor when you bought might be liable in some way if it actually happened.

No, you have to ask for a special search. Normal conveyancing and searches does not include it (I believe).
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rootsnall replied

15 November 2007, 14:56
It was in the news a while back with various loaded oldies moaning because they had to pay out some pretty big sums. I would of thought it would be mentioned in the deeds and/or lease if it applies. I would think the original conveyancing solicitor when you bought might be liable in some way if it actually happened.
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Bagpuss replied

15 November 2007, 14:55
No it's true, they can get you to pay toward a new church roof etc dates back to feudal times.
In the spirit of Christianity they are starting to demand the money again
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TheFaQQer replied

15 November 2007, 14:55
No, it's true.

Most churches will allow you to sell that clause back to them though, which isn't too expensive.

Half the village where my parents live used to be church land, but they are gradually in the process of selling those rights back to the church so they don't need to pay.

If you want details, let me know and I'll find out this weekend when I'm back home.
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DimPrawn replied

15 November 2007, 14:53
It's true I'm afraid.

Tell the fookers you are a strong Muslim believer, and such a thing would be against your religion and human rights and send a letter to Cherie Blair.

Sorted
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Pondlife replied

15 November 2007, 14:53
The was a story in the news a few months back about some couple who were being asked for some ridiculous amount of money to pay for a new church roof IIRC.

It's real alright.
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Fishface started a topic Chancel - pay for church refurb

15 November 2007, 14:51
Chancel - pay for church refurb

I am getting my lease extended.

Solicitior advised me to get a 'Chancel' checked - i.e if the Church of England once owned the land your property was built on you might have to pay for the upkeep of the church.

Apparently it is enforceable by law and the CofE is ready to cash in - as there is huge amounts of land like this.

anybody been affected by this or is my solicitor havin me on?
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