I am the registered owner of a freehold house in Beeston but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Beeston and has limited impact for conveyancing in Beeston 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 many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Beeston. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 9/9/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Various web forums that I have come across warn that are a common reason for stalling in Beeston conveyancing transactions. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released conclusions of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Beeston.
I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Beeston prior to appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor advised that some banks will refuse to grant a mortgage on such a premises.
It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you call us we can look into this further with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Beeston. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.
What does commercial conveyancing in Beeston cover?
Non domestic conveyancing in Beeston covers a broad range of services, supplied by qualified solicitors, relating to business property. For instance, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial mortgages and the termination of leases.
I am hoping to complete next month on a ground floor flat in Beeston. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they report fully within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Beeston should include some of the following:
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You should know whether the lease permits you to add or upgrade anything in the property- you should know whether it relates to all alterations or limited to structural alteration, and whether permission is mandated necessary The landlord’s rights to access the flat. You should be made aware that your landlord has rights of access as well as be informed how much notice must be provided. You should be sent a copy of the lease specifics of the parties to the lease, e.g. these could be the lessee, superior lessor, landlord
Beeston Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should ask before Purchasing
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This question is helpful as a) areas can cause problems for the building as the common areas may start to deteriorate where repairs are not paid for b) if the tenants have a dispute with the running of the building you will wish to know about it How much is the maintenance charge and ground rent on the flat? Who are the managing agents?