I own a freehold residence in Surrey Quays but still invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Surrey Quays and has limited impact for conveyancing in Surrey Quays 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 establishment of fresh rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence post 2037 will be dispensed with completely.
Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Surrey Quays. My lender is Virgin
Virgin have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 9/4/2026, the requirements read as follows :
My friend advised me that where I am purchasing in Surrey Quays I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. Can you explain what the purpose of this search is?
A search of this type is occasionally included in the estimate for your Surrey Quays conveyancing searches. It is a large report of about 40 pages, listing and setting out important information about Surrey Quays around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the Surrey Quays Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime details, Local Education with maps and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful information concerning Surrey Quays.
It has been 4 months following my purchase conveyancing in Surrey Quays took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 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.
How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my commercial premises in Surrey Quays and how can you help?
The 1954 Act affords a safeguard to commercial lessees, giving them the legal entitlement to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds that a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Surrey Quays
What happens where there is an issue with one of the searches for our conveyancing in Surrey Quays?
Ordinarily, the majority of adverse entries arising from Surrey Quays conveyancing search responses can be addressed prior to completion or title insurance may be obtained. You need to remember that although you are acquiring the premises and may be content to live with the search results, your building society or bank may not, and ultimately have the final decision.