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Frequently asked questions relating to Binstead leasehold conveyancing

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

The lease governs the relationship between the landlord and you the leaseholder; specifically, it will indicate if subletting is prohibited, or permitted but only subject to certain conditions. The accepted inference is that if the lease contains no specific ban or restriction, subletting is allowed. The majority of leases in Binstead do not prevent an absolute prevention of subletting – such a clause would undoubtedly devalue the property. Instead, there is usually a basic requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly supplying a copy of the tenancy agreement.

I have recently realised that I have 72 years unexpired on my flat in Binstead. I am keen to get lease extension but my landlord is missing. What are my options?

If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be extended by the Court. However, you will be required to prove that you or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to locate the landlord. In some cases an enquiry agent should be useful to carry out a search and to produce an expert document to be accepted by the court as evidence that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer both on proving the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court covering Binstead.

Planning to sign contracts shortly on a garden flat in Binstead. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they are sending me a report tomorrow. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Binstead should include some of the following:

  • The total extent of the demise. This will be the flat itself but could also include a loft or basement if applicable.
  • Setting out your rights in relation to the communal areas in the block.For instance, does the lease contain a right of way over an accessway or hallways?
  • You must be told what constitutes 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
  • You should have a good understanding of the insurance provisions
  • Changes to the flat (alterations and additions)
  • I don't know whether the lease allows me to alter or improve anything in the flat - you should know whether it applies to all alterations or just structural alteration, and whether consent is required For a comprehensive list of information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Binstead please enquire of your conveyancer in ahead of your conveyancing in Binstead

    • I have just appointed agents to market my garden flat in Binstead.Conveyancing is yet to be initiated but I have just had a yearly maintenance charge invoice – what should I do?

    It best that you pay the service charge as normal because all ground rent and service charges will be apportioned on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

    Back In 2005, I bought a leasehold house in Binstead. Conveyancing and Virgin Money mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1995. The conveyancing solicitor in Binstead who previously acted has long since retired.Any advice?

    The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to make sure that this person is indeed the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to instruct a Binstead conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

    Binstead Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Queries Prior to buying

      It would be wise to discover if there are any onerous prohibitions in the lease. For example it is reasonably common in Binstead leases that pets are not allowed in certain buildings in Binstead. If you love the flatin Binstead yet your dog is not allowed to make the move with you then you have a very hard decision. How long is the Lease? The answer will be important as a) areas could cause problems for the building as the communal areas may start to deteriorate where repairs remain unpaid b) if the tenants have a dispute with the managing agents you will need to have all the details

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