Sample questions relating to Purley leasehold conveyancing
I wish to sublet my leasehold apartment in Purley. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for their consent?
A small minority of properties in Purley 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 dictates 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.
Planning to sign contracts shortly on a leasehold property in Purley. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they are sending me a report tomorrow. What should I be looking out for?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Purley should include some of the following:
- Does the lease require carpeting throughout thus preventing wood flooring?
Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my ground floor flat in Purley.Conveyancing is yet to be initiated but I have just had a half-yearly maintenance charge invoice – what should I do?
Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should clear the invoice as normal because all ground rent and service charges will be apportioned on completion, so you will be reimbursed by the buyer for the period running from after the completion date to the next payment date. Most management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until the service charges have been paid and are up to date so it is important for both buyer and seller for the seller to show that they are up to date. This will smooth the conveyancing process.
I own a leasehold flat in Purley. Conveyancing and Nottingham Building Society mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1991. The conveyancing practitioner in Purley who previously acted has long since retired.Any advice?
The first thing you should do is make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that this person is indeed the new freeholder. It is not necessary to instruct a Purley conveyancing firm 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 legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Purley with the aim of speeding up the sale process?
- A significant proportion of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Purley can be bypassed if you appoint lawyers as soon as you market your property and request that they start to put together the leasehold information which will be required by the purchasers’ solicitors.
- Many freeholders or managing agents in Purley charge for supplying management packs for a leasehold property. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the actual amount of the charges. The management information sought on or before finding a buyer, thus reducing delays. The typical amount of time it takes to obtain the necessary information is three weeks. It is the most frequent cause of delay in leasehold conveyancing in Purley.
I have given up negotiating a lease extension in Purley. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
Absolutely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Purley conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Purley property is The Woodlands 95 Purley Park Road in April 2009. The Tribunals own valuation produced the figure of £37,912. This case related to 6 flats. The unexpired term was 78.32 years.
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