I purchased a freehold residence in Stansted yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Stansted and has limited impact for conveyancing in Stansted 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 post 1977.
Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 will be extinguished.
I have 71 years left on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Stansted. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions correct?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting 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 7/2/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I am due to move property in April. Does my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you recommend a removal company in Stansted. Conveyancing solicitor was organised prior to coming across your page.
On the day of completion you can pick up the keys from the property agent however this can only happen once the previous owners lawyers inform the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be released. You should advise the removal men that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to recommend a particular removal organisation but can help you find a conveyancing in Stansted or a firm with expertise in conveyancing in Stansted.
Is it the case that all Stansted CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel?
It is true that some lenders now utilise CQS as the starting point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their approved list of firms.
I'm spending time viewing houses in Stansted and I am now considering a potential offer. Is it sensible to have my solicitor on ‘stand by’? I am planning to take a mortgage with Aldermore.
You should start obtaining conveyancing quotes from solicitors ASAP. After you have chosen your lawyer and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their contact information on to the selling agent. Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Aldermore, make sure you remember to check that your lawyer is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel.
I know that there are debates on Chancel Insurance on online forums. Am I compelled to take this when acquiring a residence in Stansted? or Apparently there is an ancient law that could mean that homeowners residing in a parish church boundary may be liable to contribute towards repairs towards the chancel in proximity to the church. Is this a legitimate concern for conveyancing in Stansted?
Unless a prior purchase of the property took place post 12 October 2013 you may assume that solicitors conducting conveyancing in Stansted to remain encouraging a chancel search and or chancel repair liability policy.
My uncle has urged me to use his lawyers for conveyancing in Stansted. Do I take his advice?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Stansted conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to get referrals from friends or relatives who have actually previously instructed the solicitor you're considering.
Why do Stansted conveyancing charges are more expensive for leasehold and freehold properties?
Leasehold conveyancing in Stansted can involve additional work such as investigating the lease, communicating with the landlord, obtaining up to date rent receipts, landlord’s consents, management company’s accounts etc.