I own a freehold residence in Robin Hoods Bay but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Robin Hoods Bay and has limited impact for conveyancing in Robin Hoods Bay 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 fresh rentcharges post 1977.

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

I can see plenty of here about conveyancing in Robin Hoods Bay but can you isolate your top tip for choosing the right conveyancer in Robin Hoods Bay

Do not opt for the lowest Robin Hoods Bay conveyancing quote. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.

Is it the case that all Robin Hoods Bay conveyancing solicitors on the Co-operative conveyancing panel are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As solicitors, in order to be on the Co-operative conveyancing panel they would need to be regulated by the SRA. Some banks do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such organisation would be regulated by the CLC.

My offer was accepted on a property in Robin Hoods Bay on 9/9/2025, valuation was booked 4 days later, received a clean bill of health. Conveyancer instructed, so the only thing outstanding was my mortgage offer. Having made daily calls to Coventry BS and chasing them on my offer, I have now been told that my offer will not be issued unless the lawyer is on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. Can the lender hold off the offer?

Mortgage companies tend not to not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Coventry BS to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Coventry BS conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

What can a local search inform me concerning the property my wife and I buying in Robin Hoods Bay?

Robin Hoods Bay conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance Searchflow The local search is essential in every Robin Hoods Bay conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your property. The search will provide data on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject headings.

In surfing the internet for the phrase conveyancing in Robin Hoods Bay it reveals many solicitorsin the area. How do I determine which is the suitable property lawyer for the sale of my house?

The best method of finding the right conveyancer is via personal referral, so seek the guidance of colleagues and family who have purchased a property in Robin Hoods Bay or a respected estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Robin Hoods Bay vary, so it's a good idea to request at least three estimates from different companies. Make sure that you know that the fees are fixed.

Our conveyancer has advised that he intends to complete and exchange simultaneously on the disposal of our £325,000 apartment in Robin Hoods Bay on Friday in a week. The management company has quoted £312 for Landlord’s certificate, insurance certificate and previous years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge such fees for a flat conveyance in Robin Hoods Bay?

Robin Hoods Bay conveyancing on leasehold flats usually necessitates the buyer’s lawyer submitting enquiries for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is not legally bound to address such questions most will be content to assist. They are entitled to charge a reasonable administration fee for answering enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no upper cap for such fees. The average costs for the paperwork that you are referring to is over three hundred pounds, in some cases it exceeds £800. The administration charge demanded by the landlord must be accompanied by a synopsis of rights and obligations in relation to administration charges, otherwise the charge is technically not due. Reality however dictates that you have no choice but to pay whatever is demanded should you wish to complete the sale of your home.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Robin Hoods Bay - Sample of Queries before buying

The answer will be useful as a) areas can cause problems for the building as the common areas may begin to deteriorate where repairs remain unpaid b) if the tenants have a dispute with the managing agents you will need to have full disclosure Is anyone aware of any major works in the near future that will likely increase the service fees?