Frequently asked questions relating to Penryn leasehold conveyancing
Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Penryn. Before I set the wheels in motion I would like to find out the unexpired term of the lease.
Assuming the lease is registered - and most are in Penryn - then the leasehold title will always include the short particulars 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.
There are only 72 years remaining on my lease in Penryn. I am keen to get lease extension but my landlord is missing. What are my options?
On the basis that you meet the appropriate requirements, under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 you can apply to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will mean that your lease can be extended by the Court. However, you will be required to prove that you have used your best endeavours to track down the lessor. On the whole an enquiry agent should be helpful to try and locate and to produce a report to be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord is indeed missing. It is wise to seek advice from a property lawyer in relation to investigating the landlord’s disappearance and the application to the County Court overseeing Penryn.
Expecting to complete next month on a leasehold property in Penryn. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they report fully on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Penryn should include some of the following:
- The total extent of the property. This will be the property itself but might incorporate a loft or cellar if appropriate.
I have just started marketing my ground floor flat in Penryn.Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon but I have just received a yearly service charge invoice – what should I do?
Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should discharge the service charge 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 managing agents will not acknowledge the buyer unless 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. Having a clear account will assist your cause and will leave you no worse off financially.
Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Penryn from the point of view of expediting the sale process?
- Much of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Penryn can be reduced where you instruct lawyers the minute you market your property and ask them to put together the leasehold documentation which will be required by the purchasers’ lawyers.
- Many freeholders or managing agents in Penryn levy fees for supplying management packs for a leasehold homes. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the fee that they propose to charge. The management information sought on or before finding a buyer, thus accelerating the process. The average time it takes to obtain the necessary information is three weeks. It is the most common cause of delay in leasehold conveyancing in Penryn.
Penryn Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Queries before Purchasing
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How much is the ground rent and service charge?
Please tell me if there are any major works anticipated that will add a premium to the maintenance charges?
It is important to be aware if a new roof is being put on or some other significant cost is coming up that will be shared amongst the leasehold owners and will materially increase the the maintenance charges or result in a one off payment.
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