Examples of recent questions relating to leasehold conveyancing in Aston Clinton
My husband and I may need to rent out our Aston Clinton basement flat for a while due to a career opportunity. We used a Aston Clinton conveyancing firm in 2004 but they have since shut and we did not think at the time get any guidance as to whether the lease allows us to sublet. How do we find out?
A small minority of properties in Aston Clinton do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience dictates that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting consent.
Looking forward to exchange soon on a studio apartment in Aston Clinton. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they will have a report out to me on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Aston Clinton should include some of the following:
- How long the lease is You should be advised as what happens when the lease expires, and aware of the importance of the 80 year mark
I've found a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just discovered that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Aston Clinton. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?
Most houses in Aston Clinton are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Aston Clinton so you should seriously consider looking for a Aston Clinton conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your solicitor will advise you fully on all the issues.
I am attracted to a two apartments in Aston Clinton which have in the region of forty five years left on the leases. Will this present a problem?
There are plenty of short leases in Aston Clinton. The lease is a right to use the premises for a prescribed time frame. As a lease shortens the saleability of the lease deteriorate and results in it becoming more expensive to acquire a lease extension. For this reason it is advisable to increase the term of the lease. It is often difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage lenders less inclined to grant a loan on properties of this type. Lease enfranchisement can be a protracted process. We recommend you seek professional assistance from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this area
Last month I purchased a leasehold property in Aston Clinton. Am I liable to pay service charges relating to a period prior to completion of my purchase?
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. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure 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).
I inherited a leasehold flat in Aston Clinton, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2001. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Aston Clinton with an extended lease are worth £260,000. The ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease expires on 21st October 2072
You have 51 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £35,200 and £40,600 as well as professional fees.
The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information before getting professional advice.
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