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Sample questions relating to Shard End leasehold conveyancing

Expecting to exchange soon on a studio apartment in Shard End. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they report fully tomorrow. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

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

  • Setting out your legal entitlements in relation to the communal areas in the building.For example, does the lease provide for a right of way over an accessway or staircase?
  • Will you be prohibited or prevented from having pets in the property?
  • Ground rent - how much and when you need to pay, and also know whether this is subject to change
  • 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
  • Repair and maintenance of the flat
  • The landlord’s obligations to repair and maintain the building. It is important that you know who is responsible for the repair and maintenance of every part of the building
  • What the implications are if you breach a clause of your lease? For details of the information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Shard End please ask your conveyancer in ahead of your conveyancing in Shard End

    • My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Shard End. Conveyancing and Skipton Building Society mortgage organised. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. Attached was a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1997. The conveyancing solicitor in Shard End who previously acted has now retired.What should I do?

    First make enquiries of HMLR to be sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. You do not need to instruct a Shard End conveyancing practitioner to do this as it can be done on-line for a few pound. Rest assured that regardless, even if this is the rightful freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.

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

    If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Shard End conveyancing practice) it is essential that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggested that you make enquires with two or three firms including non Shard End conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. Some following of questions could be of use:

    • How many lease extensions have they completed in Shard End in the last 12 months?
  • Can they put you in touch with client in Shard End who can give a testimonial?

    • Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Shard End from the point of view of speeding up the sale process?

    • A significant proportion of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Shard End can be bypassed where you instruct lawyers as soon as you market your property and request that they start to collate the leasehold information which will be required by the buyers conveyancers.
    • Many landlords or managing agents in Shard End charge for providing management packs for a leasehold premises. You or your lawyers should find out the actual amount of the charges. The management pack sought on or before finding a buyer, thus reducing delays. The typical amount of time it takes to obtain the necessary information is three weeks. It is the most common reason for delay in leasehold conveyancing in Shard End.
  • In the event that you altered the property did you need the Landlord’s consent? Have you, for example laid down wooden flooring? Most leases in Shard End state that internal structural alterations or installing wooden flooring calls for a licence from the Landlord consenting to such works. If you fail to have the paperwork to hand do not communicate with the landlord without checking with your lawyer in advance.
  • Some Shard End leases require Landlord’s consent to the sale and approval of the buyers. If this is the case, you should notify your estate agents to make sure that the purchasers put in hand financial (bank) and professional references. Any bank reference will need to confirm that the buyers are financially capable of paying the yearly service charge and the actual amount of the service charge should be quoted in the bank’s letter. You will therefore need to provide your estate agents with the actual amount of the service charge so that they can pass this information on to the buyers or their solicitors.
  • If you have the benefit of shareholding in the Management Company, you should make sure that you are holding the original share document. Arranging a new share certificate can be a lengthy process and delays many a Shard End conveyancing deal. If a new share certificate is necessary, do contact the company officers or managing agents (if relevant) for this at the earliest opportunity.

    • What are the frequently found problems that you come across in leases for Shard End properties?

    There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Shard End. Most leases are unique and drafting errors can result in certain provisions are missing. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    • A provision to repair to or maintain elements of the property
    • 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 problems when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Accord Mortgages Ltd, Coventry Building Society, and Clydesdale all have express requirements when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is defective they may refuse to grant the mortgage, forcing the buyer to pull out.

    Leasehold Conveyancing in Shard End - A selection of Queries before Purchasing

      What restrictions are there in the Shard End Lease? Are there any major works in the near future that will likely increase the maintenance charges? How much is the ground rent and service charge?

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    Lease Extensions in Shard End