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Any conveyancing solicitor can theoretically deal with your leasehold conveyancing in Bridlington, your mortgage provider may not be willing to work with them if the firm are not on their list of approved solicitors for conveyancing

Frequently asked questions relating to Bridlington leasehold conveyancing

I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Bridlington. Before diving in I would like to find out the unexpired term of the lease.

Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and 99.9% are in Bridlington - 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 am intending to rent out my leasehold apartment in Bridlington. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?

Even though your previous Bridlington conveyancing solicitor is not around you can review your lease to see if it allows you to sublet the premises. The accepted inference is that if the lease is non-specific, subletting is allowed. Quite often there is a prerequisite that you must obtain consent via your landlord or other appropriate person prior to subletting. The net result is that you cannot sublet without first obtaining consent. Such consent is not allowed to be unreasonably withheld. If the lease prohibits you from subletting the property you will need to ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.

Looking forward to sign contracts shortly on a ground floor flat in Bridlington. Conveyancing lawyers inform me that they report fully on Monday. What should I be looking out for?

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

  • You should receive a copy of the lease
  • The length of the lease term You should be advised as what happens when the lease ends, and informed of the importance of not letting the lease term falling below eighty years
  • The total extent of the demise. This will be the flat itself but may include a loft or basement if applicable.
  • Setting out your rights in respect of common areas in the building.E.G., does the lease provide for a right of way over a path or staircase?
  • You need to be told what constitutes a Nuisance in the lease
  • Changes to the flat (alterations and additions)
  • Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice? For details of the information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Bridlington please enquire of your solicitor in ahead of your conveyancing in Bridlington

    • My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Bridlington. Conveyancing and Barclays mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1992. The conveyancing solicitor in Bridlington who previously acted has now retired.Do I pay?

    First contact the Land Registry to be sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is in fact the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Bridlington conveyancing solicitor to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. 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.

    What advice can you give us when it comes to choosing a Bridlington conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

    If you are instructing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Bridlington conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggested that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Bridlington conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. Some following of questions might be helpful:

    • How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation?
  • If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?

    • Leasehold Conveyancing in Bridlington - A selection of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

      Please note if it is fewer than eighty years it will affect the marketability of the property. It is worth checking with your bank that they are content with the length of the lease. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will most likely need a lease extension sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of how much this will be. Remember, in most cases you will be be obliged to have been the owner of the property for a couple of years before you are entitled to carry out a lease extension. What is the yearly maintenance fee and ground rent? Make sure you enquire if the the lease includes any unreasonable restrictions in the lease. For instance plenty of leases prohibit pets being allowed in certain buildings in Bridlington. If you love the flatin Bridlington yet your dog can’t live with you then you have a very difficult choice.

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    Lease Extensions in Bridlington