I require conveyancing for an apartment in a fairly new development (6 years old) in Enfield Town. 95% of the properties have already been sold. Do I need carry out the conveyancing searches as part of conveyancing in Enfield Town?

Conveyancing Searches are a vital link in the Enfield Town conveyancing process. There are numerous companies conducting Enfield Town conveyancing searches, as well direct from local authority. These are usually referred to as personal search companies and they produce, not surprisingly, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must obtain their data from the local authority.

I am the registered owner of a freehold property in Enfield Town but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Enfield Town and has limited impact for conveyancing in Enfield Town 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 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 lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

My wife and I have a terraced Victorian house in Enfield Town. Conveyancing solicitor acted for me and . I did a free Land Registry search last week and there are a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold with the matching property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You should assess the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Enfield Town and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also enquire as to the situation with the conveyancing lawyer who conducted the work.