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Frequently asked questions relating to Thornaby leasehold conveyancing

I am in need of some leasehold conveyancing in Thornaby. Before I set the wheels in motion I want to be sure as to the unexpired term of the lease.

If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and almost all are in Thornaby - 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.

Due to exchange soon on a leasehold property in Thornaby. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they are sending me a report within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?

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

  • Whether the lease restricts you from renting out the flat, or having a home office for business
  • Ground rent - how much and when you need to pay, and also know whether this will change in the future
  • 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
  • Changes to the flat (alterations and additions)
  • 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 For details of the information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Thornaby please ask your conveyancer in ahead of your conveyancing in Thornaby

    • I own a leasehold flat in Thornaby. Conveyancing and Platform Home Loans Ltd mortgage organised. I have received a letter from someone claiming to own the reversionary interest in the property. It included a demand for arrears of ground rent dating back to 1997. The conveyancing practitioner in Thornaby who acted for me is not around.Do I pay?

    First make enquiries of HMLR to make sure that this person is in fact the new freeholder. There is no need to incur the fees of a Thornaby conveyancing practitioner to do this as you can do this on the Land Registry website for a few pound. You should note that regardless, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.

    Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Thornaby conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

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

    • If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?
  • How many lease extensions have they conducted in Thornaby in the last 12 months?

    • When it comes to leasehold conveyancing in Thornaby what are the most frequent lease defects?

    Leasehold conveyancing in Thornaby is not unique. Most leases are individual and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain provisions are wrong. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

    • 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

    You will have a problem when selling your property if you have a defective lease primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Santander, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and Godiva Mortgages Ltd all have very detailed 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 provide security, forcing the buyer to withdraw.

    Thornaby Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to buying

      Is the freehold reversion owned collectively by the leaseholders? Where a Thornaby lease has fewer than 80 years it will affect the value of the flat. Check with your lender that they are happy with the length of the lease. Leases with less than 80 years remaining means that you will almost definitely require a lease extension sooner rather than later and it is worth discovering how much this will be. Remember, in most cases you will need to own the property for a couple of years before you are entitled to carry out a lease extension. Generally speaking the cost for major works tend not to be wrapped into the maintenance charges, albeit that a few managing agents in Thornaby ask leaseholders to contribute towards a reserve fund and this is used to offset against major works.

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    Lease Extensions in Thornaby