I am the registered owner of a freehold premises in Queenborough yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Queenborough and has limited impact for conveyancing in Queenborough 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 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.
About to place an offer on a leasehold property in Queenborough. The selling agents advise that it is the norm for flats in Queenborough to have less than 75 years left on the lease. I am obtaining a loan with Platform. Is this going to be acceptable if the lease has 70 years remaining.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Platform have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 6/10/2026 the requirements read as follows :
Various web forums that I have frequented warn that are the primary cause of stalling in Queenborough house deals. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published findings of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure within the most frequent causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Queenborough.
I am purchasing a new build house in Queenborough with a loan from Santander. The builders refused to reduce the price so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The house builders rep suggested that I not disclose to my conveyancer about the side-deal as it could affect my mortgage with the bank. Should I keep quiet?.
All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the UK Finance website. UK Finance form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.
Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.
Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.
I'm refinancing my existing property to a BTL loan with Chelsea Building Society and intend to use the remaining equity towards a second property. The area we are looking at is Queenborough. Will your conveyancers be able to act for the two banks and link together the two deals?
Make use of our search tool on this site to ensure that the conveyancers are on the relevant lender panels. Assuming that they are your conveyancer will be able to simultaneously deal with the two transactions but you should have a chat with you lawyer and make clear your expectations and requirements.
My husband and I are new to the buying process - had an offer accepted, yet the estate agent informed us that the seller will only proceed if we instruct the agent's preferred lawyers as they need a ‘quick sale’. Our preferred option is to instruct a family conveyancer who is accustomed to conveyancing in Queenborough
It is unlikely the vendors are driving this. Should the seller want ‘a quick sale', turning down a serious purchaser is counter productive. Speak to the owners direct and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you have nothing to sell (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you will continue to instruct your preferred Queenborough conveyancing firm - rather thanthe ones that will earn the negotiator at the agency a referral fee or hit his conveyancing thresholds demanded by corporate headquarters.