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

Top Five Questions relating to Dolwyddelan leasehold conveyancing

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Dolwyddelan. Before diving in I want to be sure as to the unexpired term of the lease.

Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and most are in Dolwyddelan - 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.

I have just started marketing my garden flat in Dolwyddelan.Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon but I have just had a half-yearly service charge invoice – what should I do?

The sensible thing to do is 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 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. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.

What are your top tips when it comes to finding a Dolwyddelan conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

If you are instructing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Dolwyddelan conveyancing practice) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Dolwyddelan conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. Some following of questions could be useful:

  • How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation?
  • What are the legal fees for lease extension work?

    • Can you provide any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Dolwyddelan with the aim of speeding up the sale process?

    • Much of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Dolwyddelan can be reduced where you instruct lawyers the minute you market your property and ask them to collate the leasehold information needed by the purchasers’ representatives.
    • In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s consent? Have you, for example installed wooden flooring? Most leases in Dolwyddelan state that internal structural alterations or laying down wooden flooring require a licence from the Landlord approving such works. Where you fail to have the consents to hand you should not contact the landlord without checking with your solicitor in advance.
  • A minority of Dolwyddelan leases require Landlord’s consent to the sale and approval of the buyers. If this applies to your lease, it would be prudent to place the estate agents on notice to make sure that the purchasers put in hand bank and professional references. The bank reference will need to confirm that the buyers are able to meet the yearly service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the actual amount of the service charge so that they can pass this information on to the buyers or their solicitors.
  • If you hold a share in a the Management Company, you should make sure that you hold the original share document. Organising a duplicate share certificate can be a time consuming formality and delays many a Dolwyddelan conveyancing deal. Where a new share is required, do contact the company director and secretary or managing agents (where applicable) for this as soon as possible.
  • You believe that you know the number of years remaining on your lease but it would be wise to double-check by asking your solicitors. A purchaser's lawyer will not be happy to advise their client to proceed with the purchase of a leasehold property the lease term is under 80 years. In the circumstances it is essential at an as soon as possible that you consider whether the lease for your property needs extending. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your property on the market for sale.

    • What are the common defects that you encounter in leases for Dolwyddelan properties?

    Leasehold conveyancing in Dolwyddelan is not unique. Most leases is drafted differently and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain clauses are not included. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    • A provision to repair to or maintain elements of the property
    • Insurance obligations
    • Clauses dealing with recovering service charges for expenditure on the building or common parts.
    • Service charge per centages that don't add up correctly leaving a shortfall

    A defective lease will likely cause issues when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Barclays , Chelsea Building Society, and Clydesdale all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is problematic they may refuse to provide security, forcing the buyer to pull out.

    Leasehold Conveyancing in Dolwyddelan - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

      It would be prudent to find out as much as you can regarding the company managing the block as they will either make living at the property much easier or uncomfortable. As the proprietor of a leasehold property you are frequently at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily matters such as the cleanliness of the communal areas. Don't be afraid to ask other tenants what they think of them. On a final note, find out the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the relevant party and specifically what it includes. This question is helpful as a) areas may result in problems in the block as the common areas may begin to deteriorate if services remain unpaid b) if the leaseholders have an issue with the running of the building you will want to have complete disclosure It is important to be aware whether changing the roof or some other significant cost is anticipated to be shared amongst the tenants and will materially increase the the maintenance charges or necessitate a specific invoice.

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