I own a freehold premises in Stevenage yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Stevenage and has limited impact for conveyancing in Stevenage 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 creation 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 is to be extinguished.
I have 71 years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Stevenage. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank panel can deal with such extensions correct?
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. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 26/4/2026 the requirements read as follows :
I am helping my aunt sell her flat in Stevenage. Will the solicitor order the EPC or it is for the owner to see to?
After the abolition of Home Information Packs, energy assessments was retained a required element of selling a property. An energy performance certificate must be commissioned before the property is put on the market. This is not as aspect of the sale process that solicitors normally arrange. If you are instructing a Stevenage conveyancing practitioner they may help arrange energy performance certificates given their relationships with long established Stevenage energy assessors
When it comes to mortgage companies such as Lloyds, do Stevenage solicitors incur an annual charge to be on the conveyancing panel?
We are unaware of any mortgage company fees to register on their list of approved firms, although some do charge an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel submission.
Does a directory service exist listing Co-operative panel solicitors in Stevenage on the Building Society Association’s Website?
No. There is no such tool on the Council of Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association websites. A small selection of mortgage companies make their panel listings viewable over the internet. Where you are looking for a Stevenage property lawyer on the Co-operative please use our tool.
I am downsizing from our house in Stevenage and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Stevenage conveyancer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers instructed a web based conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Stevenage. Having lived in Stevenage for many years we know that this is a non issue. Should we contact our local Authority to get clarification that the buyers are looking for.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing solicitor currently acting for you. Are they able to advise? You should check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)
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