I purchased a freehold property in Booker but nevertheless invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Booker and has limited impact for conveyancing in Booker 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.
Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be extinguished.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Booker. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 18/1/2026, the requirements read as follows :
It has been 2 months following my purchase conveyancing in Booker completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £170,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the premises from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Booker in advance of appointing lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will not give a mortgage on a flying freehold property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Booker. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Booker to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.
In what way does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial property in Booker and how can you help?
The particular law that you refer to provides a safeguard to business leaseholders, giving them the dueness to apply to court for a renewal lease and remain in occupation when the lease comes to an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are complex. Fees are different for commercial conveyancing. Booker is one of the many locations in which our lawyers have offices
I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Booker for my house move. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?
Anyone may search for presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations resulting from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may recorded call for training requirements.