Frequently asked questions relating to Buckden Lease Extensions

  • I have an interest in the freehold of buildings comprising of six flats each. 2 of the leaseholders want a lease extension and I'm curious about the the process
  • I invested in buying a studio flat in Buckden. The lease started in 2001 for 99 years. Now I am wanting for a lease extension. I am uncertain about further expenses, could you tell me please how much I should expect to spend on this?
  • I inherited a 2 bed flat in Buckden. I am looking for a lease extension on the property. It is nearon 80 years. I would just like to know what your charges are and how long it would take for completion.
  • I am deliberating whether to purchase the freehold or a lease extension of my property in Buckden and have been in touch with the freeholder, have had quote for around £4k to extend the lease. I plan to simultaneously get a new mortgage with Skipton Building Society to release of equity. The broker handling the remortgage suggested I get two quotes : one for the lease extension and one for the freehold acquisition .The lease started in 1972 and since then the ground rent has increased from £38.00 per annum to £200 per year.
  • Regarding a residence in Buckden. GFF maisonette. sixety five yrs left. I have an agreed lease extension to £14k for 125yrs. Freeholder also requested Initial Notice which I think should not be necessary. Can you assist.
  • I am looking for advice as I am interested in a property that has only a seventy eight year lease and therefore requires a lease extension. Is it possible for me to call someone to go through my options please?
  • I'm living at parents but have a maisonette in Buckden let out which has a fivety four year lease. Mortgage broker said I can remortgage as a buy to let instead of consent to let and release 55-60k which on top of a new mortgage based on my income. Not much about in Buckden for me to get my own place. If I sell I will only get 150-160 due to tenant (8 months left on AST) and lease. A lease extension will cost 13k. Not sure sure whether to hold on or sell the flat?
  • Coming up to two years that I have owned my one bedroom apartment in Buckden. I have 61 yrs remaining on the lease. I am now wanting to purchase a share of freehold or a lease extension. I purchased the property for 350K, it is now roughly 425k. I understand that 90 years is the period most people extend. I spoke to my conveyancers about the process, he answered most of my questions but just have one left: Is there a benefit in getting a Buckden based conveyancing practitioners or any will do fine?
  • I know that others in the same building previously had a lease extension, and the freeholder seemed reasonable. Therefore is seems worth taking risk of avoiding a formal survey and base the initial offer on on the prices by others . This would save on double valuation fees. Is this advisable?
  • I'm looking for some advice with regard to a lease extension on my maisonette in Buckden. I'll be looking to do this sometime next year as we need to move at some point 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 tribunal route. Should I look to extend it now or wait until I sell my place and have it all tied in with the property sale?
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