I am the registered owner of a freehold property in Eynsham but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Eynsham and has limited impact for conveyancing in Eynsham 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 new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.
About to place a bid on a leasehold property in Eynsham. The estate agents assure me that it is standard for flats in Eynsham to have less than 75 years remaining. I am taking out a loan with Bank of Ireland. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 72 years remaining.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are securing a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 31/10/2025 the requirements read as follows :
I have been told that property searches are the primary cause of stalling in Eynsham conveyancing transactions. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published determinations of a review by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the top 10 causes of delays during the legal transfer of property. Searches are unlikely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Eynsham.
Despite weeks of looking the Title Certificate and documents to my property are lost. The solicitors who did the conveyancing in Eynsham 10 years ago are no longer around. What are my options?
As long as you have a registered title the details of your proprietorship will be recorded by the Land Registry under a Title Number. It is possible to carry out a search at the Land Registry, locate your property and get up to date copies of the Registered Entries for a small fee. If the property is Leasehold then the Land Registry will also normally hold a file duplicate of the Registered Lease and again, a copy can be retrieved for £20 inclusive of VAT.
Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Eynsham before appointing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. My surveyor advised that some banks tend refuse to give a loan on such a property.
It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Eynsham. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Eynsham especially if they are acquainted with such properties in Eynsham.
My uncle has suggested that I instruct his conveyancers in Eynsham. Should I choose my own conveyancer?
There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to select a conveyancing lawyer is to get referrals from friends or relatives who have used the firm that you are considering.