I am the registered owner of a freehold house in Whaley Bridge but nevertheless invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Whaley Bridge and has limited impact for conveyancing in Whaley Bridge 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 creation of new rentcharges post 1977.

Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

Will my conveyancing lawyers need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Whaley Bridge. My lender is Accord Mortgages

Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 12/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I require quick conveyancing in Whaley Bridge as I have a deadline to complete inside 2 weeks. A home loan is not required. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

If.Given you are are a cash buyer you are at free not to have searches conducted although no solicitor would advise that you don't. Drawing on our experience of conveyancing in Whaley Bridge the following are instances of what can crop up and therefore impact future mortgageability: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Charges, Overdue Grants, Railway Schemes,...

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Whaley Bridge. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Whaley Bridge

There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Whaley Bridge is where the house is located. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Whaley Bridge are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Whaley Bridge you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Whaley Bridge may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.