Top Five Questions relating to Teignmouth leasehold conveyancing
I want to sublet my leasehold flat in Teignmouth. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?
A small minority of properties in Teignmouth do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably withhold 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 consent.
Expecting to complete next month on a garden flat in Teignmouth. Conveyancing lawyers have said that they report fully next week. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?
Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Teignmouth should include some of the following:
- You should receive a copy of the lease
I've found a house that appears to tick a lot of boxes, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have just discovered that the title is leasehold as opposed to freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Teignmouth. Conveyancing lawyers have are about to be instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Teignmouth ?
Most houses in Teignmouth are freehold and not leasehold. This is one of the situations where having a local solicitor used to dealing with such properties who can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Teignmouth in which case you should be shopping around for a Teignmouth conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they are used to advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. Being a tenant you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want to the property. The lease comes with conditions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a contribution towards the upkeep of the communal areas where the house is part of an estate. Your lawyer will report to you on the legal implications.
I am looking at a two apartments in Teignmouth which have approximately 50 years unexpired on the leases. Should I regard a short lease as a deal breaker?
A lease is a right to use the property for a prescribed time frame. As the lease shortens the value of the lease decreases and results in it becoming more expensive to extend the lease. This is why it is generally wise to extend the lease term. It is often difficulties arise selling premises with a short lease as mortgage lenders less inclined to grant a loan on such properties. Lease enfranchisement can be a difficult process. We recommend you seek professional help from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in this field
Can you provide any advice for leasehold conveyancing in Teignmouth from the perspective of saving time on the sale process?
- A significant proportion of the frustration in leasehold conveyancing in Teignmouth can be reduced where you instruct lawyers as soon as your agents start marketing the property and request that they start to put together the leasehold documentation which will be required by the buyers lawyers.
- If you have carried out any alterations to the residence would they have required Landlord’s permission? In particular have you installed wooden flooring? Teignmouth leases often stipulate that internal structural alterations or addition of wooden flooring calls for a licence issued by the Landlord acquiescing to such works. If you fail to have the consents in place do not contact the landlord without contacting your lawyer first.
Leasehold Conveyancing in Teignmouth - Sample of Queries before buying
-
How much is the ground rent and service charge?
Can you inform me if there are any major works anticipated that could add a premium to the maintenance costs?
Best to be warned if changing the roof or some other significant cost is coming up to be shared by the tenants and will materially increase the the service costs or require a one time invoice.
Other Topics