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Recently asked questions relating to Roath Park leasehold conveyancing

Having had my offer accepted I require leasehold conveyancing in Roath Park. Before I get started I want to be sure as to the remaining lease term.

If the lease is recorded at the land registry - and 99.9% are in Roath Park - 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.

Expecting to exchange soon on a ground floor flat in Roath Park. Conveyancing lawyers have said 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 Roath Park should include some of the following:

  • The physical extent of the property. This will be the apartment itself but could also incorporate a loft or cellar if appropriate.
  • Does the lease prevent you from letting out the property, or having a home office for business
  • You must be told what constitutes a Nuisance in the lease
  • Ground rent - how much and when you need to pay, and also know whether this is subject to change
  • I don't know whether the lease allows me to alter or improve anything in the flat - you should know whether it applies to all alterations or just structural alteration, and whether consent is required
  • Whether the landlord has obligations to ensure rights of quiet enjoyment over your premises and do you know what it means in practice?
  • Responsibility for repairing the window frames For details of the information to be included in your report on your leasehold property in Roath Park please ask your conveyancer in advance of your conveyancing in Roath Park

    • Estate agents have just been given the go-ahead to market my garden flat in Roath Park.Conveyancing solicitors are to be appointed soon but I have just received a quarterly service charge demand – Do I pay up?

    It best that you clear 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 managing agents 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've found a house that appears to be perfect, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have just found out that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are particular concerns buying a house with a leasehold title in Roath Park. Conveyancing lawyers have are soon to be appointed. Will my lawyers set out the risks of buying a leasehold house in Roath Park ?

    Most houses in Roath Park are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are purchasing in Roath Park in which case you should be looking for a Roath Park conveyancing solicitor and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First 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 such as obtaining the landlord’spermission to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will appraise you on the various issues.

    What are your top tips when it comes to choosing a Roath Park conveyancing firm to deal with our lease extension?

    When appointing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Roath Park conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We suggested that you talk with two or three firms including non Roath Park conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. Some following of questions might be helpful:

    • How familiar is the firm with lease extension legislation?
  • What are the legal fees for lease extension work?

    • Roath Park Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

      Are there any major works in the planning that will likely add a premium to the maintenance costs? Generally speaking the outlay for major works tend not to be included within service charges, although a few managing agents in Roath Park obliged tenants to pay into a reserve fund and this is used to offset against larger repairs or maintenance. What is the the remaining lease term?

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