Frequently asked questions relating to Burnham On Crouch Lease Extensions

  • I'm intending to make an offer on a house in Burnham On Crouch 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 Coventry Building Society giving us the mortgage now?
  • This flat I have in mind requires only ground rent. Long lease so no lease extension required. I have asked the estate agents as to what happens to building insurance and responsibility for communal areas and if one of the two flats which make up the property wants to make alterations.They said they did not know. I cannot see how one could get buildings insurance for the whole building shared with another flat, either downstairs or upstairs. I do need to clarify things like this before I undertake all the expenses involved in purchasing a property I feel. Do freeholders actually supply their own insurance?
  • I would like to have my residential flat leasehold extension premium assessed. The flat is in Burnham On Crouch, and my lease will reach sixety five years this Septembmer. Could you advise me about the costs and time-frame to obtain an appraisal? Also, do you represent your clients at the LVT court?
  • Is it possible to talk with you about an apartment in Burnham On Crouch, I am thinking of buying at auction next month. The flat only has a few years unexpired lease and I am curious about what it would cost to get a lease extension and for your services.
  • I'm looking for an apartment to purchase in Burnham On Crouch and I'm not really familiar with the leasehold arrangement. I've identified a garden flat I like with a 82 years lease. I've read that I can go for a lease extension after 2 years, but:- Is this a given?
  • I am a freeholder of a block of flats in Burnham On Crouch, and the leaseholders are in the process of being issued lease extensions. I should hopefully get the money within a month or so. How does the tax work, the property is in joint names with my partner ?
  • I am in need of some help with a lease extension. I live in Belfast but the flat in question is based in Burnham On Crouch. I would be grateful if you can give me a call when you get a chance to discuss the case.
  • My and my fiance are worried about obtaining a lease extension from an objectionable freeholder. Notwithstanding that the correct procedures were followed under the 1993 Act, the landlord still attempted to charge ground rent of £250 doubling every twenty five years of the new lease. 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 Burnham On Crouch
  • We have a garden flat in Burnham On Crouch with a lease of 62 years left with a value of around £290000 we want to add 125 years to it, how much is that likely to cost?

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