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Sample questions relating to Flitwick leasehold conveyancing

I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Flitwick. Before I get started I would like to find out the unexpired term of the lease.

If the lease is registered - and 99.9% are in Flitwick - 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 am intending to sublet my leasehold flat in Flitwick. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Is permission from the freeholder required?

A small minority of properties in Flitwick do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord is not entitled to 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 consent.

Expecting to sign contracts shortly on a ground floor flat in Flitwick. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they are sending me a report next week. What should I be looking out for?

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

  • The total extent of the property. This will be the property itself but might incorporate a roof space or cellar if appropriate.
  • Setting out your rights in respect of common areas in the block.By way of example, does the lease include a right of way over an accessway or staircase?
  • Does the lease require carpeting throughout thus preventing wood flooring?
  • Are you allowed to have a pet in the flat?
  • Whether your lease has a provision for a sinking fund?
  • 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
  • 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 Flitwick please enquire of your lawyer in ahead of your conveyancing in Flitwick

    • Back In 2007, I bought a leasehold house in Flitwick. Conveyancing and Aldermore mortgage went though with no issue. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1991. The conveyancing practitioner in Flitwick who previously acted has long since retired.Do I pay?

    First contact HMLR to make sure that the individual claiming to own the freehold is in fact the new freeholder. There is no need to instruct a Flitwick conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. Rest assured that in any event, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

    Our conveyancer has advised that he intends to complete and exchange simultaneously on the disposal of our £400000 maisonette in Flitwick in 10 days. The management company has quoted £324 for Certificate of Compliance, building insurance schedule and 3 years statements of service charge. Is it legal for a freeholder to charge an administration fee for a leasehold conveyance in Flitwick?

    Flitwick conveyancing on leasehold maisonettes normally involves the purchaser’s lawyer sending enquiries for the landlord to answer. Although the landlord is under no legal obligation to respond to such questions most will be content to assist. They are entitled charge a reasonable charge for responding to enquiries or supplying documentation. There is no upper cap for such fees. The average costs for the paperwork that you are referring to is £350, in some cases it is in excess of £800. The administration charge demanded by the landlord must be sent together with a summary of entitlements and obligations in respect of administration fees, otherwise the charge is not strictly payable. Reality however dictates that you have little choice but to pay whatever is demanded should you wish to sell the property.

    Flitwick Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

      Best to be warned if a new roof is being put on or some other significant cost is due in the near future that will be shared by the leasehold owners and will dramatically impact the level of the maintenance fees or result in a one off payment. Generally speaking the cost for major works tend not to be included within maintenance charges, albeit that there some managing agents in Flitwick obliged leasehold owners to pay into a sinking fund and this is used to offset against larger repairs or maintenance. It would be wise to find out as much as you can regarding the managing agents as they can either make your life much simpler or uncomfortable. Being a leasehold owner you will be at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to day to day matters like the upkeep of the common parts. Enquire of other tenants if they are happy with their management. Finally, find out the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the managing agents and specifically what it includes.

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