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Sample questions relating to Newbury leasehold conveyancing

Looking forward to exchange soon on a basement flat in Newbury. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they are sending me a report on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

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

  • You should be sent a copy of the lease
  • Details of the parties to the lease, for example these could be the leaseholder (you), head lessor, landlord
  • The total extent of the property. This will be the property itself but might include a loft or cellar if applicable.
  • An explanation as to the provision in the lease to pay service charges - with regard to both the building, and the more general rights a leaseholder has
  • Whether your lease has a provision for a reserve fund?
  • You should have a good understanding of the insurance provisions
  • What options are open to you if a neighbour is in violation of a provision in their lease? For details of the information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Newbury please enquire of your solicitor in advance of your conveyancing in Newbury

    • I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a great price which is making it more attractive. I have since found out that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a leasehold house in Newbury. Conveyancing advisers have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Newbury ?

    The majority of houses in Newbury 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 Newbury so you should seriously consider looking for a Newbury conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the landlord’spermission to carry out changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the house is part of an estate. Your lawyer should advise you fully on all the issues.

    I own a leasehold house in Newbury. Conveyancing and Britannia mortgage organised. A letter has just been received from someone saying they have taken over the freehold. Attached was a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1996. The conveyancing practitioner in Newbury who previously acted has long since retired.What should I do?

    The first thing you should do is contact HMLR to make sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. There is no need to instruct a Newbury conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. You should note that regardless, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

    I am attracted to a two flats in Newbury both have approximately 50 years remaining on the leases. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?

    There are plenty of short leases in Newbury. The lease is a right to use the premises for a period of time. As a lease shortens the saleability of the lease decreases and it becomes more expensive to extend the lease. For this reason it is often a good idea to extend the lease term. It is often difficult to sell a property with a short lease as mortgage companies less inclined to grant a loan on properties of this type. Lease enfranchisement can be a protracted process. We advise that you get professional assistance from a solicitor and surveyor with experience in this field

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

    When appointing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Newbury conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you talk with several firms including non Newbury conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. Some following of questions might be helpful:

    • How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation?
  • If the firm is not ALEP accredited then why not?

    • Leasehold Conveyancing in Newbury - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

      The best form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this situation the tenants benefit from being in charge if their destiny and even though a managing agent is often employed where it is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent is directed by the tenants. Be sure to investigate if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For example it is fairly common in Newbury leases that pets are not permitted in in a block in Newbury. If you love the flatin Newbury yet your dog is not allowed to make the move with you then you will be faced difficult determination. How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their service charge payments?

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