Examples of recent questions relating to Lease Extensions in Ashton

  • My partner has a flat located in Ashton which we are about to put on the market. The leasehold has around 77 years outstanding on it and we are concerned this will come up for anyone who may be interested. Can you please assist on how we get started on a lease extension? Many thanks.
  • I am looking at investing in a holiday home but it has a lease that expires in fifteen years. Its in Ashton - I wanted to see if with your services this could be extended?
  • I am looking for a in Ashton and they should be on the The Mortgage Works approved conveyancers panel as we need a lease extension and refinance simultaneously. Can you recommend any please ?
  • I plan on buying a flat in Ashton. My offer is subject to the lease extension. The flat owner’s has served the Section 42 Notice. Once this notice has been accepted by the freeholder, it is possible for the lessee to assign the benefit of that notice to me, the buyer, so that the buyer “stands in the shoes” of the Lessee, so to speak. I was wondering if this could be a problem for the mortgage lender Skipton Building Society. Moreover, which are the following lease extension steps to complete the purchase?
  • I own a one bedroom ground floor purpose built flat in Ashton. I am looking for a lease extension on the property. It is nearon eighty years. I would just like to know what your charges are and how long the process takes.
  • I'm looking for an apartment to purchase in Ashton and I'm not really familiar with the leasehold concept. I've identified a three bed flat I like with a 82 years lease. I've read that I can apply for a lease extension after 2 years, but:- Should I be looking for some conditions that would prevent me for getting a lease extension?
  • I would like some advice on purchasing a leasehold residence. We intend to buy a semi detached house which is leasehold property is there any problem involved or hidden costs. What are the downsides of purchasing a leasehold house in Ashton area with a loft extension..We are really concerned as we are first time buyers...Please advise if we want to sublet the property?
  • I am the freeholder of a Edwardian property split into two apartments. I reside in the upper flat and my neighbour in the lower flat. My neighbour has approached me for a lease extension from the current 57 years. What are my next steps?
  • Coming up to 2 years that I have owned my studio flat in Ashton. I have 64 years unexpired lease on the lease. I am now looking either to purchase a share of freehold or a lease extension. I acquired the property for 350K, it is now roughly 445k. I understand that 90 years is the period most people extend. I spoke to my about the process, he answered most of my questions but just have one left: I realize this will cost me 10k+, it is not easy to drop the cash (even if I may have savings) to cover it. What do most people do in terms of funding the lease extension - do they add it to their existing mortgage or pay it out in cash?
  • I am the freeholder of a property in Ashton and a leaseholder has requested a lease extension. Her valuer has suggested a figure of £8,000, but has increased this by £2,000 without too much effort. My valuer has recommended a much higher amount. She does not appear to wish to negotiate wanting to go to a FTT. If a lease extension does go to tribunal, can I handle the matter myself, just armed with the valuations I have? If not, what fee would I be likely to face?

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