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Questions and Answers: Westcliff On Sea leasehold conveyancing

I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Westcliff On Sea. Before I set the wheels in motion I want to be sure as to the remaining lease term.

Assuming the lease is registered - and most are in Westcliff On Sea - 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.

Having checked my lease I have discovered that there are only Fifty years left on my lease in Westcliff On Sea. I now want to get lease extension but my landlord is can not be found. 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 submit an application to the County Court for an order to dispense with the service of the initial notice. This will enable the lease to be lengthened by the magistrate. However, you will be required to prove that you or your lawyers have made all reasonable attempts to locate the lessor. On the whole a specialist may be useful to try and locate and to produce a report which can be accepted by the court as evidence that the landlord is indeed missing. It is advisable to get professional help from a solicitor in relation to investigating the landlord’s absence and the vesting order request to the County Court covering Westcliff On Sea.

Expecting to complete next month on a leasehold property in Westcliff On Sea. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they are sending me a report within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Westcliff On Sea should include some of the following:

  • The physical extent of the premises. This will be the apartment itself but could also incorporate a roof space or basement if appropriate.
  • Setting out your rights in relation to common areas in the building.For example, does the lease include a right of way over a path or hallways?
  • Does the lease prevent you from subletting the property, or working from home
  • 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
  • Changes to the flat (alterations and additions)
  • What the implications are if you breach a clause of your lease? For a comprehensive list of information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Westcliff On Sea please enquire of your conveyancer in advance of your conveyancing in Westcliff On Sea

  • I today plan to offer on a house that seems to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have since found out that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Westcliff On Sea. Conveyancing solicitors have not yet been appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Westcliff On Sea ?

    The majority of houses in Westcliff On Sea are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Westcliff On Sea so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Westcliff On Sea conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example requiring the landlord’spermission to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your solicitor should advise you fully on all the issues.

    Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Westcliff On Sea conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

    When appointing a conveyancer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Westcliff On Sea conveyancing firm) it is most important that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you make enquires with several firms including non Westcliff On Sea conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. Some following of questions might be useful:

    • If they are not ALEP accredited then why not?
  • How many lease extensions have they conducted in Westcliff On Sea in the last twenty four months?

  • Leasehold Conveyancing in Westcliff On Sea - Sample of Queries before buying

      You should be aware that where the lease has less than eighty years it will affect the marketability of the property. Check with your mortgage company that they are content with remaining years on the lease. A short lease means that you will most likely require a lease extension sooner rather than later and it is worth discovering how much this will be. Remember, in most cases you would be required to have been the owner of the property for 24 months before you are eligible to extend the lease. It would be prudent to find out if the the lease includes any adverse restrictions in the lease. By way of example some leases prohibit pets being permitted in certain buildings in Westcliff On Sea. If you love the apartmentin Westcliff On Sea yet your dog can’t move with you then you have a very hard choice. Generally speaking the cost for major works are not included within maintenance charges, although some managing agents in Westcliff On Sea obliged tenants to contribute towards a reserve fund and this is used to offset against major repairs or maintenance.

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