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I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in West Cross. Before I get started I want to be sure as to the number of years remaining on the lease.

Assuming the lease is recorded at the land registry - and most are in West Cross - 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.

I am intending to rent out my leasehold apartment in West Cross. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Do I need to ask my freeholder for their consent?

A small minority of properties in West Cross do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to review 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 consent.

Expecting to sign contracts shortly on a garden flat in West Cross. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they are sending me a report tomorrow. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

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

  • The physical extent of the property. This will be the apartment itself but may include a loft or basement if applicable.
  • Whether the lease restricts you from renting out the flat, or working from home
  • You should have a good understanding of the insurance provisions
  • I don't know whether the lease allows me to alter or improve anything in the flat - you should know whether it applies to all alterations or just structural alteration, and whether consent is required
  • The landlord’s rights to access the flat you be made aware that your landlord has rights of access and I know how much notice s/he must provide.
  • Responsibility for repairing the window frames
  • What options are open to you if a neighbour breach a clause of their lease? For a comprehensive list of information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in West Cross please enquire of your lawyer in advance of your conveyancing in West Cross

    • I've found a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a great figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have since discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in West Cross. Conveyancing advisers have are about to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in West Cross ?

    Most houses in West Cross are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. We note that you are buying in West Cross so you should seriously consider looking for a West Cross conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a lessee you will not be at liberty to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions for example requiring the landlord’sconsent to carry out alterations. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your conveyancer should report to you on the legal implications.

    Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a West Cross conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

    If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a West Cross conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you make enquires with two or three firms including non West Cross conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. Some following of questions might be helpful:

    • How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation?
  • If the firm is not ALEP accredited then what is the reason?

    • West Cross Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries before buying

      Make sure you discover if the the lease includes any adverse restrictions in the lease. By way of example some leases prohibit pets being allowed in in a block in West Cross. If you like the apartmentin West Cross however your dog can’t move with you then you will be presented with a difficult choice. Are any of leasehold owners in dispute over their service charge liability? If a West Cross lease has no more than eighty years it will affect the marketability of the apartment. It is worth checking with your lender that they are content with remaining years on the lease. A short lease means that you will most likely have to extend the lease at some point and it is worth discovering what this would cost. For most West Crosslease extensions you will be required to have been the owner of the property for 24 months in order to be legally able to exercise a lease extension.

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    Lease Extensions in West Cross