I have 70 years unexpired on my lease and need a lease extension for my apartment in Pentonville. Conveyancing solicitors on the Tesco Bank panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are getting a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 24/4/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Should commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could impact a commercial property in Pentonville?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Pentonville will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Pentonville. The search result sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Pentonville.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Pentonville it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could result in delays to Pentonville commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Pentonville.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Pentonville is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can give?
Flying freeholds in Pentonville are not the norm but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Pentonville you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Pentonville may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.
I am downsizing from my property. My past lawyers closed down. It would be helpful to have a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. Im based in Pentonville if that makes things easier.
Do use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Pentonville. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with regulated solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.
Last November I purchased a leasehold house in Pentonville. Do I have any liability for service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?
In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.
If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).
I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without success. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such matters? Can you recommend a Pentonville conveyancing firm to represent me?
Most definitely. We are happy to put you in touch with a Pentonville conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Pentonville property is Flat 89 Trinity Court Grays Inn Road in February 2013. the Tribunal found that the premium to be paid by the tenant on the grant of a new lease, in accordance with section 56 and Schedule 13 to the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 should be £36,229. This case related to 1 flat. The remaining number of years on the lease was 66.8 years.
My intention is to acquire a ground floor maisonette in Pentonville. Conveyancing lawyer has been waiting for, from the owner, building insurance schedule. This afternoon I was advised that the owner must send the insurance schedule for the flat above as well. Why does my conveyancer need to check the insurance for the flat above? Is it strictly required? We have been stalled for the last month…
It is not impossible in leasehold conveyancing in Pentonville to discover Conveyancing in Pentonville in a minority of cases reveals that the lease provides for the leasehold owners to insure their individual flats rather than the freeholder insuring the whole premises - which is definitely better. You should contact your property lawyer but it would seem that your conveyancing practitioner is seeking to establish that the entire building is insured. Insuring a ground floor residence is no help when it comes to rebuilding after a fire if the other flat cannot be rebuilt as a result of lack of insurance cover.