Service Charge Arrears When Selling a Leasehold Flat

Why buyers care

A buyer’s lender may refuse to proceed if major arrears or disputes exist. Even cash buyers worry about inherited conflict.

Seller steps

• Obtain up-to-date statements.
• Resolve disputes with a paper trail where possible.
• Tell your solicitor early so the contract pack is accurate.

Related guides

See selling a leasehold flat in the UK for wider context.

What to check next

Use [Property Passport UK](/search) to open the property by address or postcode, then review official context alongside anything you save as Documents for your own workflow.

How Property Passport UK helps

Property Passport UK brings address-level context together in one place so you can prepare questions for your conveyancer and surveyor without treating a portal listing as proof. It does not replace HM Land Registry title, searches, or professional advice.

Disclaimer: General information only, not legal advice, not a survey, and not a substitute for regulated conveyancing or valuation.