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I own a freehold residence in Watlington yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It is rare for properties in Watlington and has limited impact for conveyancing in Watlington 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 hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of fresh 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 will be extinguished.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Watlington. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 29/9/2025, the requirements read as follows :
Me and my brother have a 4 bedroom Victorian house in Watlington. Conveyancing lawyer represented me and Halifax. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw a couple of entries: the first freehold, another for leasehold under the exact same property. Is it worth asking Halifax to clarify?
You should review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered owner of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Watlington and other locations in the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also question the position with your conveyancing solicitor who completed the work.
Am I better off to choose a Watlington conveyancing lawyer based in the vicinity that I am buying? An old friend can handle the conveyancing but her office is a couple of hundredkilometers drive away.
The benefit of a local Watlington conveyancing firm is that you can visit the firm to sign paperwork, deliver your ID and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Watlington know how is a bonus. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who used your friend and on the whole were happy that should surpass using an unfamiliar Watlington conveyancing lawyer just because they are round the corner.
I am not able to attend my Watlington conveyancing practitioners office to sign documents connected to my conveyancing in Watlington – will this be an issue?
No. Watlington conveyancing solicitors can deal with conveyancing transactions for clients who are based anywhere. It is not necessary for you to be able to be present a Watlington conveyancers office. They can undertake everything remotely from their Watlington premises.