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Common questions relating to Killamarsh leasehold conveyancing

I want to sublet my leasehold apartment in Killamarsh. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

Some leases for properties in Killamarsh do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord cannot unreasonably refuse 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.

There are only Sixty One years remaining on my flat in Killamarsh. I now want to get lease extension but my landlord is can not be found. What options are available to me?

If you qualify, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for for permission to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be granted an extra 90 years by the Court. You will be obliged to demonstrate that you have done all that could be expected to find the freeholder. On the whole an enquiry agent should be helpful to try and locate and prepare a report which can be used as evidence that the freeholder is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a conveyancer in relation to proving the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Killamarsh.

Looking forward to exchange soon on a garden flat in Killamarsh. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they will have a report out to me on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

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

  • The physical extent of the premises. This will be the property itself but may incorporate a loft or cellar if appropriate.
  • Setting out your legal entitlements in respect of the communal areas in the building.By way of example, does the lease provide for a right of way over a path or staircase?
  • Does the lease require carpeting throughout thus preventing wood flooring?
  • Are pets allowed in the flat?
  • Changes to the flat (alterations and additions)
  • The landlord’s obligations to repair and maintain the building. It is important that you know who is responsible for the repair and maintenance of every part of the building
  • Responsibility for repairing the window frames For details of the information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Killamarsh please ask your conveyancer in advance of your conveyancing in Killamarsh

    • I am attracted to a couple of flats in Killamarsh both have in the region of 50 years left on the lease term. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

    There are plenty of short leases in Killamarsh. The lease is a right to use the property for a period of time. As the lease gets shorter the marketability of the lease deteriorate and results in it becoming more costly to extend the lease. For this reason it is generally wise to extend the lease term. More often than not it is difficult to sell a property with a short lease because mortgage companies less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We recommend you seek professional assistance from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this area

    What advice can you give us when it comes to choosing a Killamarsh conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

    When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Killamarsh conveyancing practice) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you make enquires with several firms including non Killamarsh conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. Some following of questions might be helpful:

    • How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation?
  • If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?

    • I inherited a studio flat in Killamarsh, conveyancing was carried out 2004. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Killamarsh with a long lease are worth £268,000. The ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease expires on 21st October 2092

    With just 67 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £12,400 and £14,200 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 provide a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.

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