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Sample questions relating to Almondsbury leasehold conveyancing

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Almondsbury. Before I set the wheels in motion I want to be sure as to the unexpired term of the lease.

If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and almost all are in Almondsbury - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title.For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.

I want to sublet my leasehold apartment in Almondsbury. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Do I need to ask my freeholder for their consent?

Notwithstanding that your previous Almondsbury conveyancing solicitor is no longer around you can review your lease to see if you are permitted to let out the property. The rule is that if the deeds are non-specific, subletting is allowed. There may be a precondition that you must obtain permission via your landlord or some other party before subletting. This means that you cannot sublet without prior permission. The consent must not not be unreasonably turned down. If your lease does not allow you to sublet you will need to ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.

I am hoping to sign contracts shortly on a leasehold property in Almondsbury. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they report fully within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Almondsbury should include some of the following:

  • Details of the parties to the lease, for example these could be the leaseholder (you), head lessor, landlord
  • The physical extent of the premises. This will be the flat itself but may incorporate a roof space or cellar if appropriate.
  • Are pets allowed in the flat?
  • You must be told what counts as a Nuisance in the lease
  • An explanation as to the provision in the lease to pay service charges - with regard to both the building, and the more general rights a leaseholder has
  • Responsibility for repairing the window frames
  • What options are open to you if a neighbour breach a clause of their lease? For a comprehensive list of information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Almondsbury please enquire of your solicitor in ahead of your conveyancing in Almondsbury

    • Last month I purchased a leasehold house in Almondsbury. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before my ownership?

    Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

    If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

    What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Almondsbury conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

    When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Almondsbury conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you talk with two or three firms including non Almondsbury conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. Some following of questions might be useful:

    • How many lease extensions has the firm completed in Almondsbury in the last year?
  • Can they put you in touch with client in Almondsbury who can give a testimonial?

    • Almondsbury Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

      Are any of leasehold owners in arrears of their service charge liability? This information is helpful as a) areas could result in problems for the block as the common areas may begin to deteriorate where repairs are not paid for b) if the leasehold owners have a dispute with the running of the building you will need to have all the details If a Almondsbury lease has less than eighty years it will affect the salability of the apartment. It is worth checking with your bank that they are happy with remaining years on the lease. A short lease means that you will probably need a lease extension at some point and it is worth finding out how much this will be. Remember, in most cases you would be required to have owned the property for 24 months in order to be eligible to extend the lease.

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