Common questions relating to Aldersgate Lease Extensions

  • I have shares in the freehold of buildings comprising of six flats each. 2 of the leaseholders want a lease extension and I'm curious about the procedure for this
  • I am looking for a lease extension on the lease on my three bed conversion flat in Aldersgate which will have 62 years remaining in August. What fees apply?
  • My neighbours and I are in a building consisting of three flats in Aldersgate and have been offered to buy the freehold for 5k per flat rather than go for lease extensions. We are all in agreement that we want to do this but how do we get started and what is the likely cost?
  • I am looking into the costs of carrying out a lease extension for my garden flat in Aldersgate, and would like some figures on that.
  • In 2012 I purchased a leasehold apartment in Aldersgate. I have built a large extension and have not informed the freeholder. What are my options?
  • I'm looking for an apartment to buy in Aldersgate and I'm not really familiar with the leasehold arrangement. I've found a maisonette I like with a 82 years lease. My research reveals that I can go for a lease extension having owned the property for a couple of years, but:- Should I anticipate any issue with my proposed mortgage lender Chelsea Building Society?
  • I have my suspicions that my niece might be having the wool pulled over her eyes. She put in an offer on a studio flat in Aldersgate, where the lease is nearon 60 years but she was told by the estate agents that the seller had extended it to 99 years. Only now has she been told the flat owner was waiting for her to retain solicitors before commencing with the lease extension. Sounds underhand, also it will take a while to sort it all out. Am I being too sceptical?
  • I am a freeholder of a block of flats in Aldersgate, and the tenants are in the process of being issued lease extensions. I anticipate receiving funds within a month or so. How does the tax work, the property is co-owned with my husband ?
  • I an interested in finding out more about purchasing a leasehold residence. We hope to buy a 1920s detached house which is leasehold property is there any problem involved or hidden costs. What are the downsides of purchasing a leasehold house in Aldersgate area with a loft extension..We are really concerned as we are first time buyers...Please advise if we want to lease out the property?
  • We wanted an estimate on the cost of a lease extension and a few more questions answered regarding a lease extension for my garden flat in Aldersgate
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