I purchased a freehold premises in Tunbridge Wells yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Tunbridge Wells and has limited impact for conveyancing in Tunbridge Wells 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 new rentcharges post 1977.

Previous 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 extinguished.

I am looking to buy a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Tunbridge Wells who is on the solicitor. Can you recommend a local solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for in certain locations such as Tunbridge Wells. We dont recommend any particular firm.

I used Wolstenholmes several years past for my conveyancing in Tunbridge Wells. I now require my file however the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Tunbridge Wells of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

Am I right to be concerned that estate agents that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Tunbridge Wells conveyancing firm?

As with lots of service providers, often input from relatives can be most helpful. Yet there are many players in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders may put forward solicitors to use. On occasion these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there behind the scenes financial incentive behind the endorsement. You are free to appoint your preferred conveyancer. Don't forget that most lenders have an approved list of law firms you are obliged to use for the lender aspect of your home move.

I am using a search engine for the words cheap conveyancing in Tunbridge Wells it shows results of many solicitorsin the vicinity. How do I determine which is the suitable conveyancer for my move?

The preferential method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is via personal referral, so ask friends and relatives who have acquired a property in Tunbridge Wells or a respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Tunbridge Wells vary, so it's a good idea to obtain a minimum of three costs illustrations from different law firms. Dont forget to clarify that the fees are fixed.