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Frequently asked questions relating to Yelverton leasehold conveyancing

I am on look out for some leasehold conveyancing in Yelverton. Before I get started I want to be sure as to the unexpired term of the lease.

If the lease is registered - and most are in Yelverton - 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 wish to sublet my leasehold flat in Yelverton. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Is permission from the freeholder required?

A small minority of properties in Yelverton do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord cannot unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to review references. Experience suggests 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.

I am hoping to sign contracts shortly on a leasehold property in Yelverton. Conveyancing solicitors have said 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 Yelverton should include some of the following:

  • You should receive a copy of the lease
  • How long the lease is You should be advised as what happens when the lease ends, and informed of the importance of not letting the lease term falling below eighty years
  • Defining your rights in respect of common areas in the building.E.G., does the lease provide for a right of way over a path or staircase?
  • Whether the lease restricts you from renting out the property, or having a home office for business
  • Repair and maintenance of the flat
  • 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.
  • 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 Yelverton please ask your solicitor in advance of your conveyancing in Yelverton

    • I today plan to offer on a house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have just been informed that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues buying a house with a leasehold title in Yelverton. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been appointed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Yelverton ?

    The majority of houses in Yelverton are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Yelverton so you should seriously consider shopping around for a Yelverton conveyancing solicitor and be sure that they have experience in transacting on leasehold houses. As a matter of priority you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a leaseholder you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’spermission to carry out alterations. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the property is located on an estate. Your lawyer will report to you on the legal implications.

    Do you have any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Yelverton with the purpose of speeding up the sale process?

    • Much of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Yelverton can be reduced if you instruct lawyers the minute your agents start marketing the property and request that they start to collate the leasehold documentation needed by the purchasers’ conveyancers.
    • Many freeholders or Management Companies in Yelverton charge for providing management packs for a leasehold property. You or your lawyers should find out the actual amount of the charges. The management pack sought on or before finding a buyer, thus reducing delays. The average time it takes to obtain the necessary information is three weeks. It is the most frequent reason for delay in leasehold conveyancing in Yelverton.
  • If you have carried out any alterations to the residence would they have required Landlord’s permission? In particular have you laid down wooden flooring? Yelverton leases often stipulate that internal structural alterations or installing wooden flooring require a licence from the Landlord approving such changes. If you dont have the approvals in place do not communicate with the landlord without checking with your solicitor in the first instance.
  • If there is a history of any disputes with your landlord or managing agents it is essential that these are settled before the property is marketed. The purchasers and their solicitors will be reluctant to purchase a flat where there is an ongoing dispute. You will have to accept that you will have to pay any arrears of service charge or resolve the dispute prior to completion of the sale. It is therefore preferable to have any dispute settled ahead of the contract papers being issued to the buyers’ solicitors. You are still duty bound to disclose details of the dispute to the purchasers, but it is better to present the dispute as historic rather than ongoing.
  • If you have the benefit of shareholding in the freehold, you should ensure that you hold the original share certificate. Obtaining a new share certificate can be a time consuming formality and slows down many a Yelverton home move. If a new share certificate is required, you should approach the company director and secretary or managing agents (where applicable) for this sooner rather than later.

    • I inherited a leasehold flat in Yelverton, conveyancing was carried out 7 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Yelverton with an extended lease are worth £184,000. The ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease expires on 21st October 2103

    With only 77 years unexpired we estimate the price of your lease extension to range between £10,500 and £12,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

    The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.

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