Sample questions relating to Berkeley Lease Extensions

  • I am interested in getting a lease extension for a flat in Berkeley and want to use a local lawyers. Are you able to help me find a property lawyers?
  • I'm about to make an offer on a house in Berkeley but I'm a little worried about it being leasehold. Do you know what title absolute means and is this regarding the lease? Also, we have asked to see a copy of the lease but the homeowner said they might not have it. We are worried about restrictions, and dont know what to do. We have also been approved for the mortgage but the lender doesn't know its leasehold. Do houses qualify for lease extension? Will this affect Barclays giving us the mortgage now?
  • We have seen a house for sale for £195k and we are very interested but we've just discovered that it is leasehold. There are 928 years unexpired so a lease extension is not an issue. We didn't know what this meant but the internet suggests we wouldn't own the land or property, just the lease to live there. Is this true? We wouldn't want to pay a mortgage for 25 years without the house being ours. Any information would be much appreciated.
  • I have contacted my freeholder for a lease extension for my flat in Berkeley. His lawyers has been in contact with charges etc. I need a ball park figure for dealing with the legalities to secure a lease extension. The flat currently has a 99 YR lease which started Septembmer 1993.
  • I am the registered owner of a three bed flat in Berkeley. The start date for the lease was in 2001 for 99 years. Now I am wanting to extend the lease. I am not entirely sure about further expenses, could you tell me please how much I should expect to spend on this?
  • I would like some advice on 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 Berkeley area with a loft extension..We are really concerned as we are first time buyers...Please advise if we want to let the property?
  • I am the registered freeholder of a couple of flats. Someone has the lease on the lower flat in Berkeley. I reside in the upper flat. I was reviewing the land registry documents recently when I noticed that my flat is leasehold. There is 76 years left. Can one do a lease extension without retaining a conveyancing practitioners?
  • I'm seeking some help with regard to a lease extension on my apartment. The intention is to do this next June as we must move then. Unfortunately the current lease is now very short and therefore I'm guessing it'll be expensive to extend. I'm also thinking that I'll probably have to go down the LVT route. Can you recommend a good conveyancers who specialises in lease extensions. Preferably nearby in Berkeley?
  • I am concerned about seeking a lease extension from an objectionable landlord. Even though the correct procedures were adhered to under the 1993 Act, the freeholder still attempted to get ground rent of £250 increasing by 100% every twenty years of the new term. Can you help?
  • I was hoping you might be able to tell me the process of how to apply for a lease extension for my studio flat in Berkeley
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    Lease Extensions in Berkeley

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