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Questions and Answers: Hatton Park leasehold conveyancing

Planning to sign contracts shortly on a basement flat in Hatton Park. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they report fully tomorrow. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

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

  • The unexpired lease term You should be advised as what happens when the lease expires, and informed of the importance of the 80 year mark
  • Will you be prohibited or prevented from having pets in the property?
  • Ground rent - how much and when you need to pay, and also know whether this will change in the future
  • An explanation as to the provision in the lease to pay service charges - with regard to both the building, and the more general rights a leaseholder has
  • Changes to the flat (alterations and additions)
  • Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your property and do you know what it means in practice?
  • What options are open to you if a neighbour is in violation of a provision in their lease? For a comprehensive list of information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Hatton Park please ask your solicitor in advance of your conveyancing in Hatton Park

    • I today plan to offer on a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have since found out that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a leasehold house in Hatton Park. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Hatton Park ?

    The majority of houses in Hatton Park are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in Hatton Park in which case you should be shopping around for a Hatton Park conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the freeholder’spermission to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is located on an estate. Your lawyer will appraise you on the various issues.

    Back In 2008, I bought a leasehold house in Hatton Park. Conveyancing and Leeds Building Society mortgage went though with no issue. 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 1997. The conveyancing solicitor in Hatton Park who previously acted has long since retired.What should I do?

    The first thing you should do is contact the Land Registry to be sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. There is no need to instruct a Hatton Park conveyancing solicitor to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. You should note that in any event, even if this is the rightful 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 choosing a Hatton Park conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

    When appointing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Hatton Park conveyancing practice) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you speak with two or three firms including non Hatton Park conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. Some following of questions could be helpful:

    • How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation?
  • Can they put you in touch with client in Hatton Park who can give a testimonial?

    • Are there frequently found problems that you encounter in leases for Hatton Park properties?

    Leasehold conveyancing in Hatton Park is not unique. Most leases is drafted differently and drafting errors can result in certain sections are missing. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

    • A provision to repair to or maintain elements of the property
    • A duty to insure the building
    • A provision for the recovery of money spent for the benefit of another party.
    • Maintenance charge proportions which don’t add up to the correct percentage

    A defective lease can cause issues when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Accord Mortgages Ltd, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society, and Britannia all have express 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 buyer to pull out.

    Hatton Park Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before Purchasing

      For many Hatton Park leaseholds the cost for major works tend not to be included within maintenance charges, although a few managing agents in Hatton Park ask leaseholders to pay into a sinking fund and this is used to offset against larger repairs or maintenance. Please inform me if there are any major works in the planning that will increase the maintenance charges? Who are the managing agents?

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    Lease Extensions in Hatton Park