My IFA says he needs my Aldersbrook law firm’s panel member for the Nat West conveyancing panel. How do I find this out. I have called my local Aldersbrook branch but they have not got back to me yet.
You are best placed to get this information from your Aldersbrook conveyancer . Most Aldersbrook conveyancing firms will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.
I own a freehold residence in Aldersbrook but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Aldersbrook and has limited impact for conveyancing in Aldersbrook 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 generation of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be extinguished.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Aldersbrook. My lender is Accord Mortgages
Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 23/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, chain free conveyancing. Aldersbrook is where the house is located. What do you suggest?
Flying freeholds in Aldersbrook are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Aldersbrook you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Aldersbrook may determine 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 premises.
Hoping to buy a property located in Aldersbrook and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Aldersbrook. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Aldersbrook area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?
Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Aldersbrook. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found
Back In 2000, I bought a leasehold flat in Aldersbrook. Conveyancing and The Royal Bank of Scotland mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1993. The conveyancing practitioner in Aldersbrook who acted for me is not around. Any advice?
First contact HMLR to make sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. You do not need to instruct a Aldersbrook conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for less than a fiver. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
I am the registered owner of a second floor flat in Aldersbrook. In the absence of agreement between myself and the landlord, can the Leasehold valuation Tribunal determine the premium payable for the purchase of the freehold?
Most definitely. We can put you in touch with a Aldersbrook conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Aldersbrook property is 9 Granville Road in June 2014. The tribunal determines the enfranchisement price payable by the applicants for the freehold was £32,548 This case was in relation to 5 flats. The unexpired term was 73.8 years.