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Sample questions relating to Wootton Bridge leasehold conveyancing

Expecting to exchange soon on a studio apartment in Wootton Bridge. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they will have a report out to me next week. What should I be looking out for?

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

  • Details of the parties to the lease, for example these could be the leaseholder (you), head lessor, landlord
  • The physical extent of the demise. This will be the property itself but could also include a roof space or cellar if appropriate.
  • Setting out your legal entitlements in relation to the communal areas in the block.For instance, does the lease provide for a right of way over an accessway or staircase?
  • Does the lease require carpeting throughout thus preventing wood flooring?
  • Will you be prohibited or prevented from having pets in the property?
  • You should have a good understanding of the insurance provisions
  • Changes to the flat (alterations and additions) For details of the information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Wootton Bridge please enquire of your solicitor in advance of your conveyancing in Wootton Bridge

    • I have just started marketing my ground floor apartment in Wootton Bridge.Conveyancing has not commenced but I have just had a yearly service charge invoice – what should I do?

    It best that you pay 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 unless 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. This will smooth the conveyancing process.

    I today plan to offer on a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently found out that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a leasehold house in Wootton Bridge. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Wootton Bridge ?

    Most houses in Wootton Bridge are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Wootton Bridge so you should seriously consider looking for a Wootton Bridge 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. As a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease will likely included provisions for example obtaining the freeholder’sconsent to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer should advise you fully on all the issues.

    What advice can you give us when it comes to appointing a Wootton Bridge conveyancing firm to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

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

    • How many lease extensions has the firm carried out in Wootton Bridge in the last year?
  • What are the charges for lease extension work?

    • Do you have any top tips for leasehold conveyancing in Wootton Bridge with the purpose of expediting the sale process?

    • Much of the delay in leasehold conveyancing in Wootton Bridge can be avoided where you get in touch lawyers as soon as your agents start advertising the property and request that they start to put together the leasehold information which will be required by the purchasers’ conveyancers.
    • Many landlords or managing agents in Wootton Bridge charge for supplying management packs for a leasehold homes. You or your lawyers should enquire as to the fee that they propose to charge. The management pack sought on or before finding a buyer, thus reducing delays. The typical amount of time it takes to receive management information is three weeks. It is the most frequent cause of delay in leasehold conveyancing in Wootton Bridge.
  • If you have carried out any alterations to the residence would they have required Landlord’s consent? In particular have you laid down wooden flooring? Wootton Bridge leases often stipulate that internal structural alterations or addition of wooden flooring require a licence issued by the Landlord acquiescing to such works. Where you dont have the approvals to hand do not communicate with the landlord without checking with your solicitor in advance.
  • A minority of Wootton Bridge leases require Licence to Assign from the landlord. If this is the case, it would be prudent to notify your estate agents to make sure that the purchasers obtain bank and professional references. The bank reference should make it clear that the buyer is able to meet the annual 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 service charge figures so that they can pass this information on to the buyers or their lawyers.
  • If you are supposed to have a share in the Management Company, you should make sure that you have the original share document. Organising a duplicate share certificate is often a lengthy process and slows down many a Wootton Bridge home move. If a duplicate share is required, do contact the company director and secretary or managing agents (if applicable) for this as soon as possible.

    • I am the registered owner of a 2 bed flat in Wootton Bridge, conveyancing was carried out 2008. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable properties in Wootton Bridge with over 90 years remaining are worth £175,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 invoiced every year. The lease finishes on 21st October 2082

    You have 56 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £22,800 and £26,400 as well as professional fees.

    The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

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