I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Boscombe. Before I set the wheels in motion I require certainty as to the number of years remaining on the lease.

If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and 99.9% are in Boscombe - 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 let out my leasehold flat in Boscombe. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?

A small minority of properties in Boscombe do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to review 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 permission.

I today plan to offer on a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have just discovered that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Boscombe. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Boscombe are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Boscombe so you should seriously consider looking for a Boscombe conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the landlord’spermission to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will report to you on the legal implications.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Boscombe conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Boscombe conveyancing practice) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you speak with two or three firms including non Boscombe conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. Some following of questions could be helpful:

• What volume of lease extensions have they carried out in Boscombe in the last twenty four months?

Can they put you in touch with client in Boscombe who can give a testimonial?

If all goes to plan we aim to complete our sale of a £250000 flat in Boscombe next week. The landlords agents has quoted £300 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and 3 years service charge statements. Is the landlord entitled to charge exorbitant fees for a leasehold conveyance in Boscombe?

Boscombe conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes usually involves fees being levied by landlords agents :

• Completing pre-exchange questions
• Where consent is required before sale in Boscombe
• Copies of the building insurance and schedule
• Deeds of covenant upon sale
• Registering of the assignment of the change of lessee after a sale

Your conveyancer will have no control over the level of the charges for this information but the average costs for the information for Boscombe leasehold property is £350. For Boscombe conveyancing transactions it is customary for the seller to pay for these costs. The landlord or their agents are under no legal obligation to answer such questions most will be willing to do so - albeit often at exorbitant prices where the fees bear little relation to the work involved. Unfortunately there is no law that requires fixed charges for administrative tasks. Neither is there any legal time frame by which they are required to supply answers.

Boscombe Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Questions you should consider before buying

It is important to be aware whether fixing the lift or some other significant cost is pending to be shared by the leaseholders and will materially increase the the service costs or result in a specific payment. What prohibitions are there in the Boscombe Lease? Who is in charge of the block?

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Lease Extensions in Boscombe