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Questions and Answers: Hawes leasehold conveyancing

I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Hawes. Before I get started I require certainty as to the unexpired term of the lease.

Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and almost all are in Hawes - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars 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.

Looking forward to sign contracts shortly on a studio apartment in Hawes. Conveyancing solicitors have said 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 Hawes should include some of the following:

  • You should be sent a copy of the lease
  • The physical extent of the demise. This will be the flat itself but might incorporate a roof space or basement if applicable.
  • You should have a good understanding of the insurance provisions
  • Repair and maintenance of the flat
  • Changes to the flat (alterations and additions)
  • Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice?
  • Responsibility for repairing the window frames For a comprehensive list of information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Hawes please ask your conveyancer in ahead of your conveyancing in Hawes

    • Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Hawes conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

    When appointing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Hawes conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We recommend that you speak with several firms including non Hawes conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. Some following of questions might be useful:

    • If the firm is not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?
  • Can they put you in touch with client in Hawes who can give a testimonial?

    • Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Hawes from the perspective of saving time on the sale process?

    • Much of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Hawes can be reduced if you appoint lawyers the minute you market your property and ask them to put together the leasehold documentation which will be required by the buyers lawyers.
    • Many landlords or managing agents in Hawes levy fees for providing management packs for a leasehold homes. You or your lawyers should discover the fee that they propose to charge. The management pack can be applied for as soon as you have a buyer, thus reducing delays. The average time it takes to receive management information is three weeks. It is the most frequent cause of frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Hawes.
  • In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s approval? Have you, for example installed wooden flooring? Most leases in Hawes state that internal structural changes or addition of wooden flooring require a licence issued by the Landlord consenting to such works. Where you fail to have the approvals to hand you should not communicate with the landlord without checking with your lawyer in the first instance.
  • A minority of Hawes leases require Landlord’s consent to the sale and approval of the buyers. 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. The bank reference should make it clear that the buyer is able to meet the annual 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 service charge figures so that they can pass this information on to the purchasers or their solicitors.
  • If you hold a share in a the freehold, you should make sure that you are holding the original share document. Obtaining a duplicate share certificate is often a time consuming process and frustrates many a Hawes conveyancing deal. Where a reissued share is required, do contact the company director and secretary or managing agents (where applicable) for this as soon as possible.

    • What are the common problems that you see in leases for Hawes properties?

    Leasehold conveyancing in Hawes is not unique. Most leases is drafted differently and drafting errors can sometimes mean that certain sections are erroneous. 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
    • Clauses dealing with recovering service charges for expenditure on the building or common parts.
    • Maintenance charge proportions which don’t add up to the correct percentage

    A defective lease will likely cause issues when trying to sell a property primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Santander, Coventry Building Society, and Nottingham Building Society all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to provide security, obliging the purchaser to pull out.

    I am the registered owner of a garden flat in Hawes, conveyancing was carried out in 2003. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Equivalent properties in Hawes with over 90 years remaining are worth £246,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £60 levied per year. The lease ends on 21st October 2103

    With just 77 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as professional fees.

    The suggested premium range that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward based on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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