I went with a high street solicitor for my conveyancing in Theale last week. Upon checking the small print I noteI am liable for charges even where the conveyance does not complete. Should I go with them or select an on-line conveyancing brokerage promising no move no charge conveyancing in Theale?
It is usually a trade off in that if "No Sale No Fee" is offered then the conveyancing charges will generally be more expensive to cover those conveyances that do not go ahead. You should be mindful that such schemes generally do not protect you from expenditure for instance Theale conveyancing search expenses.
Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Theale costs more?
In summary, leasehold conveyancing in Theale and elsewhere usually requires extra due diligence compared to freehold transactions. This includes analysing the lease terms, corresponding with the landlord concerning serving applicable notices, procuring up-to-date service charge and management information, securing the freeholder’s consents and reviewing management accounts. The obligations on both the landlord and the tenant in the lease need to be studied by the buyer’s conveyancing team and read from beginning to end – no matter how many different owners have owned the lease since it was first granted.
Just had an offer accepted on a new build apartment in Theale. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.
Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Theale
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There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants. Where there is an Undertaking being granted there is the risk of forfeiture of the Headlease subject to relief if one or more of the Underlessees are willing to accept the original Head Lessee’s obligations as otherwise relief will be denied to the Underlessees. The only alternatives are the Head Lessor agreeing not to forfeit the Headlease or the Head Lessee guaranteeing to the Underlessees that it will not be in breach of the Headlease. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Please supply a car parking plan.
Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and identified one round the corner in Theale I like with a park and railway links in the vicinity, however it only has 61 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Theale in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?
Should you require a mortgage the shortness of the lease will likely be an issue. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the property for at least twenty four months you could ask them to start the process of the extension and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor concerning this matter.
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I've recently bought a leasehold flat in Theale. Do I have any liability for service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?
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. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure 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 bought a leasehold flat in Theale, conveyancing formalities finalised half a dozen years ago. Can you please calculate a probable premium for a statutory lease extension? Corresponding properties in Theale with over 90 years remaining are worth £180,000. The ground rent is £65 charged once a year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2084
With just 58 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £21,900 and £25,200 as well as legals.
The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.