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Sample questions relating to Ditchling leasehold conveyancing

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Ditchling. Before diving in I would like to find out the remaining lease term.

If the lease is registered - and most are in Ditchling - 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.

Helen (my wife) and I may need to rent out our Ditchling basement flat temporarily due to a career opportunity. We used a Ditchling conveyancing firm in 2004 but they have closed and we did not have the foresight to get any guidance as to whether the lease prohibits the subletting of the flat. How do we find out?

Some leases for properties in Ditchling do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord cannot unreasonably withhold 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.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 62 years left on my flat in Ditchling. I now want to extend my lease but my landlord is can not be found. What should I do?

On the basis that 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 an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the Court. However, you will be required to demonstrate that you or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to track down the freeholder. For most situations an enquiry agent may be useful to try and locate and to produce an expert document which can be accepted by the court as evidence that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer in relation to devolving into the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing Ditchling.

I am hoping to complete next month on a studio apartment in Ditchling. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they will have a report out to me next week. What should I be looking out for?

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

  • 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
  • Details of the parties to the lease, for example these could be the leaseholder (you), head lessor, freeholder
  • The total extent of the premises. This will be the flat itself but could also incorporate a loft or basement if applicable.
  • Does the lease require carpeting throughout thus preventing wood flooring?
  • Are pets allowed in the flat?
  • You should have a good understanding of the insurance provisions
  • Changes to the flat (alterations and additions) For a comprehensive list of information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Ditchling please enquire of your solicitor in advance of your conveyancing in Ditchling

    • I've recently bought a leasehold property in Ditchling. Do I have any liability for service charges relating to a period prior to my ownership?

    Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

    If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

    Ditchling Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries before Purchasing

      It is important to be aware whether fixing the lift or some other major work is due shortly that will be shared between the tenants and could well dramatically increase the the maintenance charges or require a one off invoice. The answer will be important as a) areas could cause problems in the building as the common areas may begin to deteriorate where repairs remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the running of the building you will want to have complete disclosure Be sure to investigate if the the lease contains any adverse restrictions in the lease. For example it is fairly common in Ditchling leases that pets are not permitted in certain buildings in Ditchling. If you like the propertyin Ditchling however your dog is not allowed to move with you then you have a very hard determination.

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    Lease Extensions in Ditchling