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When it comes to leasehold conveyancing in Marks Gate, you will need to chose a conveyancing lawyer with leasehold experience. Whether your lender is to be Clydesdale , RBS or NatWest make sure you choose a lawyer on their approved list. Feel free to use our search tool

Common questions relating to Marks Gate leasehold conveyancing

Frank (my husband) and I may need to sub-let our Marks Gate 1st floor flat temporarily due to a career opportunity. We used a Marks Gate conveyancing firm in 2002 but they have since shut and we did not have the foresight to get any guidance as to whether the lease prohibits the subletting of the flat. How do we find out?

Even though your previous Marks Gate conveyancing lawyer is no longer available you can review your lease to check if it allows you to sublet the property. The rule is that if the lease is silent, subletting is allowed. There may be a precondition that you need to obtain consent via your landlord or some other party in advance of subletting. This means you not allowed to sublet without prior consent. The consent must not not be unreasonably refused ore delayed. If your lease does not allow you to sublet you will need to ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.

Due to complete next month on a leasehold property in Marks Gate. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they report fully on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Marks Gate should include some of the following:

  • You should receive a copy of the lease
  • Does the lease prevent you from renting out the property, or having a home office for business
  • You should have a good understanding of the insurance provisions
  • 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
  • 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
  • What you can do if a neighbour is in violation of a provision in their lease?
  • 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 Marks Gate please enquire of your solicitor in ahead of your conveyancing in Marks Gate

    • I today plan to offer on a house that seems to be perfect, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just found out that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a leasehold house in Marks Gate. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

    Most houses in Marks Gate are freehold rather than leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Marks Gate in which case you should be shopping around for a Marks Gate conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will report to you on the legal implications.

    I am looking at a couple of flats in Marks Gate both have about forty five years left on the leases. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

    A lease is a right to use the property for a period of time. As a lease shortens the marketability of the lease reduces and results in it becoming more expensive to extend the lease. This is why it is generally wise to increase the term of the lease. It is often difficult to sell a property with a short lease as mortgage lenders may be reluctant to lend money on properties of this type. Lease enfranchisement can be a protracted process. We recommend you get professional help from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this field

    Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Marks Gate conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

    When appointing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Marks Gate conveyancing firm) 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 two or three firms including non Marks Gate conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. Some following of questions could be helpful:

    • How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation?
  • What are the costs for lease extension work?

    • After months of negotiations we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Marks Gate. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?

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

    An example of a Lease Extension decision for a Marks Gate property is 49 Aldborough Road South in July 2012. The Tribunal decided that the premium payable for the grant of the new lease was £13,925 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The the unexpired term as at the valuation date was 61.36 years.

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