Ground Rent Escalation Check

Ground rent risk often turns on the review formula rather than the current annual amount. The pack should make the next review and future calculation clear.

Built for England & Wales leasehold transactions.

Legal caution

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Checklist

Find the current rent, review dates and escalation formula in the lease.
Check whether the LPE1 and demand notice match the lease clause.
Calculate or request the rent after the next review date.
Check whether a deed of variation is proposed, agreed or completed.
Ask whether the lender has raised any ground-rent condition.

Warning signals

Doubling or review wording not explained.
Current rent conflicts across lease, LPE1 and demands.
Review date falls soon after completion.
Variation discussed but not signed or lender-approved.

Questions to ask

What is the current rent, next review date and post-review calculation?
Does the lender require a deed of variation or additional confirmation?
Is any variation completed or only proposed?
Are there any arrears or disputed rent demands?

Official context to cross-check

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