I am the registered owner of a freehold property in Newton Ferrers yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Newton Ferrers and has limited impact for conveyancing in Newton Ferrers 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 fresh rentcharges post 1977.

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

I require fast conveyancing in Newton Ferrers as I am faced with pressure to sign on the dotted line within 4 weeks. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are are a cash purchaser you have the choice not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Newton Ferrers the following are instances of issues that can show up and therefore affect future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Unadopted Roads,...

My wife and I own a renovated Georgian property in Newton Ferrers. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Santander. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: one for freehold, another for leasehold under the exact same property. If a house is not a freehold shouldn't I have been informed?

You should review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register as there may be mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Newton Ferrers and other areas of 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 question the position with your conveyancing lawyer who conducted the work.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I have offered on last month in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Newton Ferrers is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Newton Ferrers are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Newton Ferrers you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Newton Ferrers may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

I have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Newton Ferrers for my house move. Is it possible to review a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public can see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's history, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA could recorded telephone calls for training requirements.