Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Caerphilly costs more?

The conveyancing costs on a leasehold property in Caerphilly is inevitably more expensive as compared to a freehold property. This is due to the supplemental work necessary in liaising with the freeholder and managing agents to collate the information concerning whether the rent and maintenance charges have been discharged and whether there are any large sums expected to be spent in the near future on repairs or maintenance of the block.

My wife and I are intent on selling our house in Caerphilly and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being built on contaminated land. Any local conveyancer would know that there is no such problem. It does beg the question why the buyers instructed a web based conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Caerphilly. Having lived in Caerphilly for many years we know of no issue. Do we get in touch with our local Authority to seek clarification that there is no issue.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer already. Are they able to advise? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Caerphilly is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?

Flying freeholds in Caerphilly are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Caerphilly you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Caerphilly may decide 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 residence.

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I am intending to sublet my leasehold apartment in Caerphilly. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Is permission from the freeholder required?

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

Caerphilly Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

Who are the managing agents? You will want to discover as much as possible regarding the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you will be at the mercy of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily issues such as the cleanliness of the common parts. Ask prospective neighbours if they are happy with their service. On a final note, be sure you discover the dates that you are obliged pay the service charge to the managing agents and specifically what it includes. Does this lease have more than 85 years unexpired?