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When it comes to leasehold conveyancing in Crick, you will need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor with leasehold experience. Whether your mortgage company is to be Santander, Birmingham Midshires or NatWest be sure to find a lawyer on their approved list. Feel free to use our search tool

Sample questions relating to Crick leasehold conveyancing

I would like to sublet my leasehold apartment in Crick. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?

Notwithstanding that your previous Crick conveyancing solicitor is no longer around you can review your lease to see if you are permitted to let out the property. The rule is that if the lease is non-specific, subletting is permitted. There may be a precondition that you must seek consent from your landlord or some other party in advance of subletting. The net result is you not allowed to sublet without prior permission. The consent should not be unreasonably withheld. If the lease does not allow you to sublet you should ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.

Expecting to sign contracts shortly on a basement flat in Crick. Conveyancing lawyers inform me that they report fully on Monday. What should I be looking out for?

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

  • Details of the parties to the lease, for example these could be the leaseholder (you), head lessor, freeholder
  • Does the lease require carpeting throughout thus preventing wood flooring?
  • 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
  • The landlord’s rights to access the flat you be made aware that your landlord has rights of access and I know how much notice s/he must provide.
  • What the implications are if you breach a clause of your lease? For a comprehensive list of information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Crick please enquire of your lawyer in ahead of your conveyancing in Crick

    • I have just appointed agents to market my ground floor flat in Crick.Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed but I have just had a yearly maintenance charge invoice – what should I do?

    It best that you discharge the invoice 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 managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless 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. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

    I've found a house that seems to be perfect, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Crick. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Crick ?

    Most houses in Crick are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Crick in which case you should be shopping around for a Crick conveyancing solicitor and check that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the freeholder’sconsent to conduct alterations. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is part of an estate. Your lawyer will report to you on the legal implications.

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

    When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Crick conveyancing practice) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you speak with two or three firms including non Crick conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. Some following of questions could be helpful:

    • How experienced is the firm with lease extension legislation?
  • What are the charges for lease extension conveyancing?

    • I invested in buying a leasehold flat in Crick, conveyancing formalities finalised 3 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable flats in Crick with an extended lease are worth £246,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease expires on 21st October 2099

    With just 74 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to be between £9,500 and £11,000 plus costs.

    The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt other issues that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

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