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Any conveyancing solicitor can theoretically deal with your leasehold conveyancing in Gunnersbury, your mortgage provider may unwilling to work with them if the firm are not on their list of approved solicitors for conveyancing

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Expecting to exchange soon on a garden flat in Gunnersbury. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they are sending me a report on Monday. What should I be looking out for?

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

  • The physical extent of the demise. This will be the property itself but might include a roof space or basement if appropriate.
  • Setting out your legal entitlements in relation to common areas in the building.E.G., does the lease permit a right of way over a path or hallways?
  • Does the lease prohibit wood flooring?
  • 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
  • You should have a good understanding of the insurance provisions
  • Repair and maintenance of the flat
  • 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 For a comprehensive list of information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Gunnersbury please enquire of your lawyer in ahead of your conveyancing in Gunnersbury

    • Last month I purchased a leasehold house in Gunnersbury. Do I have any liability for service charges relating to a period prior to completion of my purchase?

    Where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

    If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

    What advice can you give us when it comes to choosing a Gunnersbury conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

    When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Gunnersbury conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggested that you make enquires with several firms including non Gunnersbury conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. Some following of questions might be of use:

    • What volume of lease extensions have they completed in Gunnersbury in the last 12 months?
  • Can they put you in touch with client in Gunnersbury who can give a testimonial?

    • Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Gunnersbury with the aim of saving time on the sale process?

    • A significant proportion of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Gunnersbury can be avoided where you appoint lawyers the minute your agents start advertising the property and request that they start to collate the leasehold information which will be required by the purchasers’ conveyancers.
    • The majority freeholders or Management Companies in Gunnersbury charge for providing management packs for a leasehold property. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the actual amount of the charges. The management information can be applied for on or before finding a buyer, thus reducing delays. The typical amount of time it takes to receive management information is three weeks. It is the most frequent reason for frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Gunnersbury.
  • In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s permission? Have you, for example laid down wooden flooring? Most leases in Gunnersbury state that internal structural alterations or laying down wooden flooring calls for a licence from the Landlord consenting to such works. If you fail to have the paperwork to hand you should not contact the landlord without contacting your lawyer in advance.
  • If you hold a share in a the freehold, you should ensure that you hold the original share certificate. Arranging a new share certificate is often a time consuming process and frustrates many a Gunnersbury conveyancing deal. If a reissued share certificate is needed, do contact the company director and secretary or managing agents (if relevant) for this at the earliest opportunity.
  • You may think that you are aware of the number of years left on your lease but it would be advisable verify this via your conveyancers. A purchaser's conveyancer will be unlikely to recommend their client to proceed with the purchase of a leasehold property the lease term is below 75 years. It is therefore essential at an early stage that you consider whether the lease requires a lease extension. If it does, contact your solicitors before you put your property on the market for sale.

    • My wife and I have hit a brick wall in trying to purchase the freehold in Gunnersbury. Can this matter be resolved via the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?

    You certainly can. We can put you in touch with a Gunnersbury conveyancing firm who can help.

    An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement decision for a Gunnersbury residence is 169 Southfield Road in September 2013. the tribunal decided that the premium to be paid in respect of the collective enfranchisement should be £51,203 This case affected 2 flats. The unexpired lease term was 64.64 years.

    What makes a Gunnersbury lease unacceptable for security purposes?

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

    • 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.
    • Service charge per centages that don't add up correctly leaving a shortfall

    You will encounter difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Barclays , The Mortgage Works, and Clydesdale all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease does not cover certain provisions they may refuse to grant the mortgage, forcing the buyer to pull out.

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