Residential conveyancing solicitors specialise in buying and selling property for their clients and dealing with all other property-related issues. At Bartlett’s, we have over 160 years of experience in residential conveyancing matters, including sales and purchases, lease extensions, and lease enfranchisement. We take the time to get to know you, understand your priorities and needs, and devise strategies to realise your aims as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible. We couple our outstanding legal advice with a personal touch. We are approachable, down-to-earth and friendly. We pride ourselves on building longstanding professional relationships with our clients, many of whom call on our residential conveyancing solicitors’ services time and time again.

To speak to our property experts please contact us or email advice@bartletts.co.uk

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What do our residential conveyancing solicitors do?

Our residential conveyancing solicitors routinely assist clients with a wide range of property matters, including the following:

• Buying and selling property

Buying a property can require a significant investment, so you need residential conveyancing solicitors whose advice you can count on to ensure your transaction proceeds smoothly. Our residential conveyancing solicitors not only possess an outstanding understanding of conveyancing law and procedure, but we also have an intricate knowledge of the local property market. This makes us ideally placed to offer both legal and practical advice to help you make informed decisions about your sales and purchases.

Our residential conveyancing solicitors strive to make the conveyancing process as stress-free as possible for our clients. We will provide regular updates on the progress of your matter and will always be on the end of the phone to answer any queries or concerns you may have.

• Leasehold enfranchisement

Leasehold enfranchisement is the process through which long leaseholders of properties within a building join together to buy the freehold. You may also see the process referred to as ‘collective’ or ‘freehold’ enfranchisement.

Leasehold enfranchisement offers a range of notable benefits, including the opportunity to take control of your building and make important decisions relating to how it is managed, extending the term of your lease, increasing the value of your property, and tapping into additional income streams by granting lease extensions to other long leaseholders. However, owning a share of their building might not be the right choice for everyone. The initial outlay required can be significant, and owning a building brings additional responsibilities that you must have the time and desire to fulfil.

To qualify for leasehold enfranchisement, you must satisfy several legal criteria and not fall within one of the exclusions. The process itself must be managed in accordance with strict rules that require you to calculate the value of the freehold in accordance with a special formula and serve notices containing specific information. Our residential conveyancing solicitors specialise in this niche area of law. We will explain the pros and cons of the procedure and help you decide if it is the right course of action for you. If you choose to proceed, we will guide you through the process, ensuring you understand your rights and obligations, fully protecting your rights, and dealing with any issues that arise.

• Lease extensions

The majority of homeowners who own their property on a leasehold basis do so under long residential leases. A long lease is one that is initially granted for a period of at least 21 years. Once you have held your long residential lease for at least two years, you are legally entitled to an extension.

Mortgage lenders do not like short leases, so when the term of your long residential lease drops to around 80 years, it’s a good idea to start thinking about extending it. If you don’t, you may struggle to remortgage or sell your property. Once the term drops to below 60 years, the likelihood of securing a mortgage decreases significantly, and, with it, your chances of selling your home. Furthermore, your landlord will likely charge you for agreeing to a lease extension. Generally speaking, landlords will demand a higher payment to extend leases with shorter terms left to run than those with longer terms remaining.

Our residential conveyancing solicitors regularly assist clients in securing lease extensions on extremely favourable terms. Depending on the circumstances, we might negotiate an extension with the landlord, or we might rely on your statutory rights. Relying on your statutory rights is often the best option, since the terms of your original lease will remain unchanged, and you are entitled you to an extension of 90 years. However, we will carefully discuss each option with you in plain English and advise you on which is best for you.

To speak to our property experts please contact us or email advice@bartletts.co.uk

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