Frequently asked questions relating to South Norwood leasehold conveyancing
Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only 72 years left on my lease in South Norwood. I am keen to extend my lease but my landlord is absent. What should I do?
On the basis that 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 extended by the Court. You will be obliged to prove that you or your lawyers have done all that could be expected to locate the freeholder. In some cases an enquiry agent may be useful to conduct investigations and prepare an expert document to be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a solicitor both on devolving into the landlord’s absence and the application to the County Court overseeing South Norwood.
I am hoping to complete next month on a garden flat in South Norwood. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they are sending me a report on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in South Norwood should include some of the following:
- The length of the lease term You should be advised as what happens when the lease ends, and informed of the importance of the 80 year mark
My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in South Norwood. Conveyancing and Norwich and Peterborough Building Society mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1997. The conveyancing practitioner in South Norwood who acted for me is not around.Do I pay?
First make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that this person is indeed the new freeholder. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a South Norwood conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website 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.
Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in South Norwood from the perspective of speeding up the sale process?
- Much of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in South Norwood can be reduced if you get in touch lawyers the minute you market your property and request that they start to collate the leasehold documentation needed by the purchasers’ representatives.
- In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s consent? Have you, for example laid down wooden flooring? South Norwood leases often stipulate that internal structural alterations or laying down wooden flooring necessitate a licence issued by the Landlord acquiescing to such changes. If you dont have the paperwork to hand you should not communicate with the landlord without contacting your solicitor first.
Following years of correspondence we cannot agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in South Norwood. Does the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal have jurisdiction to calculate the appropriate figures?
You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a South Norwood conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension decision for a South Norwood property is Flats 55, 67 & 70 Melbourne Court Anerley Road in July 2013. The tribunal calculated that the premium for the extended lease at £48,366.00 for at 55, and £88,329.00 for ats 67 and 70 combined. This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired term was 26.38 years.
When it comes to leasehold conveyancing in South Norwood what are the most frequent lease defects?
Leasehold conveyancing in South Norwood is not unique. Most leases is drafted differently and drafting errors can sometimes mean that certain sections are not included. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:
- A provision to repair to or maintain elements of the building
- Insurance obligations
- 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
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. Yorkshire Building Society, Skipton Building Society, and Barclays Direct all have express requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. If a mortgage lender believes that the lease is defective they may refuse to grant the mortgage, forcing the buyer to withdraw.
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