Fixed-fee leasehold conveyancing in Easthampstead:

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When it comes to leasehold conveyancing in Easthampstead, you will need to appoint a conveyancing lawyer with leasehold experience. Whether your lender is to be Santander, Birmingham Midshires or Nationwide be sure to choose a lawyer on their approved list. Feel free to use our search tool

Examples of recent questions relating to leasehold conveyancing in Easthampstead

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

Assuming the lease is registered - and almost all are in Easthampstead - 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.

My wife and I purchased a leasehold flat in Easthampstead. Conveyancing and Leeds Building Society mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing solicitor in Easthampstead who previously acted has long since retired.Any advice?

The first thing you should do is contact HMLR to be sure that this person is indeed the new freeholder. It is not necessary to instruct a Easthampstead conveyancing firm to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for less than a fiver. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

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

When appointing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Easthampstead conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you talk with two or three firms including non Easthampstead conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. Some following of questions might be of use:

  • If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?
  • Can they put you in touch with client in Easthampstead who can give a testimonial?

    • Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Easthampstead with the aim of saving time on the sale process?

    • Much of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Easthampstead can be reduced if you appoint lawyers the minute your agents start marketing the property and ask them to collate the leasehold information needed by the purchasers’ representatives.
    • Many freeholders or Management Companies in Easthampstead levy fees for supplying management packs for a leasehold property. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the actual amount of the charges. The management pack sought as soon as you have a buyer, thus reducing delays. The typical amount of time it takes to obtain the necessary information is three weeks. It is the most usual cause of frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Easthampstead.
  • In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s approval? In particular have you installed wooden flooring? Easthampstead leases often stipulate that internal structural alterations or laying down wooden flooring require a licence issued by the Landlord approving such alterations. If you fail to have the consents in place you should not contact the landlord without checking with your lawyer in advance.
  • A minority of Easthampstead leases require Licence to Assign from the landlord. If this is the case, it would be prudent to place the estate agents on notice to make sure that the purchasers obtain financial (bank) and professional references. Any bank reference should make it clear that the buyer is 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 purchasers or their lawyers.
  • If you are supposed to have a share in the Management Company, you should ensure that you hold the original share document. Arranging a new share certificate is often a time consuming formality and frustrates many a Easthampstead home move. Where a new share is needed, you should approach the company director and secretary or managing agents (where relevant) for this sooner rather than later.

    • Are there frequently found deficiencies that you come across in leases for Easthampstead properties?

    Leasehold conveyancing in Easthampstead is not unique. Most leases is drafted differently and drafting errors can result in certain sections are erroneous. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    • Repairing obligations to or maintain elements of the building
    • 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. Accord Mortgages Ltd, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and Nottingham Building Society all have very detailed requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is defective they may refuse to grant the mortgage, obliging the purchaser to withdraw.

    I purchased a studio flat in Easthampstead, conveyancing was carried out 6 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable properties in Easthampstead with a long lease are worth £230,000. The ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease runs out on 21st October 2096

    With only 73 years unexpired the likely cost is going to span between £13,300 and £15,400 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

    The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.

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