I require conveyancing for an apartment in a relatively new development (6 years old) in Englefield Green. Almost all the properties are already disposed of. Is it really necessary to order local searches for my conveyancing in Englefield Green?

You are putting yourself at risk in refusing to carrying out Englefield Green conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal requirement to have them, but we would absolutely advise in no uncertain terms that your conveyancer conducts them. If speed and price are primary issues you should consider with your conveyancer about the viability of search insurance

I purchased a freehold house in Englefield Green but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Englefield Green and has limited impact for conveyancing in Englefield Green 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 extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be dispensed with completely.

I need some expedited conveyancing in Englefield Green as I am under an ultimatum to exchange contracts inside 2 weeks. Thankfully I do not need a mortgage. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are are a cash purchaser you have the choice not to do searches although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Englefield Green the following are instances of what can appear and therefore affect the marketability of the property: Refused Planning Applications, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

My wife and I purchased a terraced Georgian house in Englefield Green. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and Nationwide Building Society. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: one for freehold, the second leasehold under the exact same address. I thought I was buying a freehold how can I check?

You need to read 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 proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Englefield Green and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they sell they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with mortgage companies. You can also question the situation with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the conveyancing.

What tools are available to locate a Englefield Green law firm on the Barclays conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am prepared to travel upto 25miles to meet the lawyer.

You can use the tool on this website. Please pick a lender and your location and you will see a number of Englefield Green conveyancing lawyers located nearest you. We have detailed some Englefield Green conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can contact them to see whether they are on the Barclays member panel