Examples of recent questions relating to leasehold conveyancing in Small Heath
I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Small Heath. Before I set the wheels in motion I want to be sure as to the remaining lease term.
If the lease is registered - and almost all are in Small Heath - 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.
Jane (my partner) and I may need to rent out our Small Heath 1st floor flat for a while due to a new job. We instructed a Small Heath conveyancing firm in 2003 but they have closed and we did not have the foresight to get any guidance as to whether the lease permits subletting. How do we find out?
Some leases for properties in Small Heath do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord cannot unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience dictates 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.
Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my ground floor apartment in Small Heath.Conveyancing has not commenced but I have just received a quarterly maintenance charge demand – Do I pay up?
Your conveyancing lawyer is likely to suggest that you should clear 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 management companies will not acknowledge the buyer until 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.
My wife and I purchased a leasehold house in Small Heath. Conveyancing and Godiva Mortgages Ltd mortgage went though with no issue. I have received a letter from someone saying they have taken over the reversionary interest in the property. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1991. The conveyancing practitioner in Small Heath who previously acted has now retired.What should I do?
First make enquiries of the Land Registry to make sure that this person is in fact the registered owner of the freehold reversion. It is not necessary to incur the fees of a Small Heath conveyancing solicitor to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for £3. You should note that in any event, even if this is the legitimate landlord, under the Limitation Act 1980 no more than 6 years of rent can be collected.
Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Small Heath with the intention of speeding up the sale process?
- Much of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Small Heath can be avoided where you appoint lawyers the minute you market your property and ask them to put together the leasehold documentation which will be required by the purchasers’ representatives.
- If you have carried out any alterations to the property would they have required Landlord’s permission? Have you, for example laid down wooden flooring? Small Heath leases often stipulate that internal structural alterations or addition of wooden flooring require a licence from the Landlord consenting to such alterations. Should you dont have the consents in place do not communicate with the landlord without checking with your lawyer first.
I own a ground floor flat in Small Heath, conveyancing was carried out 2012. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Comparable properties in Small Heath with over 90 years remaining are worth £240,000. The ground rent is £65 levied per year. The lease expires on 21st October 2101
With 78 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to be between £10,500 and £12,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
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