Battlesbridge leasehold conveyancing Example Support Desk Enquiries
Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Battlesbridge. Before I set the wheels in motion I would like to find out the unexpired term of the lease.
If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and most are in Battlesbridge - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details 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.
My husband and I may need to sub-let our Battlesbridge basement flat for a while due to taking a sabbatical. We instructed a Battlesbridge conveyancing practice in 2003 but they have since shut and we did not have the foresight to seek any guidance as to whether the lease permits subletting. How do we find out?
Some leases for properties in Battlesbridge do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to review references. Experience suggests 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 permission.
There are only Seventy years left on my lease in Battlesbridge. I now wish to extend my lease but my freeholder is can not be found. What options are available to me?
If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be extended by the magistrate. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to track down the lessor. In some cases an enquiry agent would be useful to try and locate and prepare an expert document which can be accepted by the court as proof that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer in relation to devolving into the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court overseeing Battlesbridge.
Can you provide any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Battlesbridge with the intention of speeding up the sale process?
- A significant proportion of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Battlesbridge can be reduced where you appoint lawyers the minute you market your property and request that they start to put together the leasehold documentation needed by the buyers conveyancers.
- In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s consent? Have you, for example installed wooden flooring? Battlesbridge leases often stipulate that internal structural alterations or addition of wooden flooring require a licence from the Landlord approving such works. If you fail to have the paperwork in place do not contact the landlord without checking with your conveyancer before hand.
Are there common deficiencies that you see in leases for Battlesbridge properties?
There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Battlesbridge. Most leases are individual and legal mistakes in the legal wording can sometimes mean that certain clauses are missing. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:
- Repairing obligations to or maintain elements of the premises
- Insurance obligations
- A provision for the recovery of money spent for the benefit of another party.
- Service charge per centages that don't add up correctly leaving a shortfall
A defective lease will likely cause problems when trying to sell a property primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Halifax, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society, and Clydesdale all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to provide security, forcing the buyer to pull out.
I am the registered owner of a garden flat in Battlesbridge, conveyancing was carried out in 2002. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Equivalent flats in Battlesbridge with a long lease are worth £263,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 2102
You have 79 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £10,500 and £12,000 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
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