Frequently asked questions relating to Temple Fortune leasehold conveyancing
I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Temple Fortune. Before I get started I want to be sure as to the number of years remaining on the lease.
If the lease is registered - and most are in Temple Fortune - then the leasehold title will always include the basic details of the lease, namely the date; the term; and the original parties. From a conveyancing perspective such details then enable any prospective buyer and lender to confirm that any lease they are looking at is the one relevant to that title.For any other purpose, such as confirming how long the term was granted for and calculating what is left, then the register should be sufficient on it's own.
I wish to sublet my leasehold flat in Temple Fortune. 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 Temple Fortune do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to see 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 permission.
Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only Seventy years remaining on my lease in Temple Fortune. I need to extend my lease but my landlord is can not be found. What are my options?
If you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can submit an application to the County Court for an order 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 or your lawyers have used your best endeavours to find the freeholder. For most situations an enquiry agent may be useful to carry out a search and to produce an expert document which can be used as evidence that the landlord can not be located. It is wise to seek advice from a conveyancer both on proving the landlord’s disappearance and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Temple Fortune.
Planning to exchange soon on a garden flat in Temple Fortune. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they report fully on Monday. What should I be looking out for?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Temple Fortune should include some of the following:
- You should have a good understanding of the insurance provisions
Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Temple Fortune conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?
When appointing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Temple Fortune conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Temple Fortune conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. Some following of questions might be helpful:
- How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation?
I have given up trying to purchase the freehold in Temple Fortune. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal adjudicate on premiums?
You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Temple Fortune conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Temple Fortune premises is Flat 2 2 Netherfield Road in April 2010. The Tribunale held that premium payable for a 90 year extension to the existing Lease should be £7,705. This case affected 1 flat. The unexpired lease term was 76 years.
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