I am intending to let out my leasehold apartment in Midsomer Norton. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

Some leases for properties in Midsomer Norton do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord cannot 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.

Expecting to exchange soon on a basement flat in Midsomer Norton. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they report fully next week. What should I be looking out for?

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

• How long the lease is You should be advised as what happens when the lease ends, and aware of the importance of not letting the lease term falling below eighty years

I've found a house that seems to be perfect, at a reasonable price which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently been informed that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Midsomer Norton. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Midsomer Norton ?

The majority of houses in Midsomer Norton are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area can help the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Midsomer Norton in which case you should be shopping around for a Midsomer Norton conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a tenant you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should appraise you on the various issues.

I own a leasehold house in Midsomer Norton. Conveyancing and Nationwide Building Society mortgage are in place. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the freehold. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1993. The conveyancing solicitor in Midsomer Norton who previously acted has long since retired.Any advice?

First make enquiries of the Land Registry to make sure that this person is indeed the new freeholder. You do not need to incur the fees of a Midsomer Norton conveyancing solicitor 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 rightful landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a Midsomer Norton conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a conveyancer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Midsomer Norton conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you speak with several firms including non Midsomer Norton conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. Some following of questions could be useful:

• What volume of lease extensions have they conducted in Midsomer Norton in the last 12 months?

Midsomer Norton Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should ask before Purchasing

Make sure you find out if the the lease contains any adverse restrictions in the lease. By way of example plenty of leases prohibit pets being allowed in certain buildings in Midsomer Norton. If you like the propertyin Midsomer Norton but your dog is not allowed to move with you then you have a very difficult decision. You should be aware that where the lease has fewer than eighty years it will have adverse implications on the value of the flat. It is worth checking with your lender that they are happy with residual term of the lease. A short lease means that you will most likely have to extend the lease sooner rather than later and you need to have some idea of how much this would cost. For most Midsomer Nortonlease extensions you will need to own the residence for a couple of years before you are legally able to extend the lease. Does the lease contain onerous restrictions?

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