I am the registered owner of a freehold house in Haringey yet invoiced for rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Haringey and has limited impact for conveyancing in Haringey 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 date back many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the generation of new 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 have just over seventy years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Haringey. Conveyancing solicitors on the Chelsea Building Society panel can deal with such extensions correct?

Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 20/2/2025 the requirements read as follows :

I am due to move home in May. Should my conveyancing solicitor update the removal company on the day of completion. As an aside, can you put forward a removal company in Haringey. Conveyancing solicitor was organised prior to coming across this page.

On the day of completion you can pick up the house keys from the selling agent however this can only occur once the previous owners conveyancers confirm to the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. You can tell the removal men that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to suggest a specific removal organisation but can assist you in finding a conveyancing in Haringey or a solicitor that specialises in conveyancing in Haringey.

Is it correct that all Haringey CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) solicitors are on the HSBC conveyancing panel?

It is true that some lenders now utilise the accreditation scheme as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. Nevertheless,the CML have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to remain on their panels.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Haringey. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Nottingham be concerned?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Nottingham your lawyer must check the conveyancing instructions set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Nottingham. The CML Handbook includes minimum provisions for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancers are required to report to Nottingham where a lease fails to meet these conditions. The conditions relate to the installation of panels on properties in England and Wales and is not limited to Haringey.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a straight forward, chain free conveyancing. Haringey is the location of the property. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Haringey are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Haringey 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 Haringey may decide 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 property.

What does commercial conveyancing in Haringey cover?

Commercial conveyancing in Haringey incorporates a broad array of advice, offered by qualified solicitors, relating to business premises. For example, this type of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more commonly, the assignment of existing leases or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.