Frequently asked questions relating to Burnley Lease Extensions

  • We are thinking about a lease extension for our flat in Burnley and we don't fully comprehend the communication that we got from our freehold company. Can you please help us with this situation?
  • I bought a property in Burnley and it has just over seventy nine years outstanding. I'd like to extend the lease period
  • I'm deliberating over purchasing a garden flat (leasehold) but the freeholder has been missing for just under 15yrs. My question is would it be less expensive to try to buy the freehold or to extend lease and apply for RTM?
  • I am deliberating whether to purchase the freehold or a lease extension of my property in Burnley 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 Lloyds TSB Bank to free up equity. My broker handling the remortgage suggested I get two estimates : one for the lease extension and one for outright purchase .The lease started in 1979 and since then the ground rent has increased from £25.00 per year to £200 per year.
  • Me and my sister are considering buying a three bedroom second floor purpose built flat in Burnley which is a leasehold. I am enquiring as to the pros and cons of that - what occurs when lease expires, the cost of a lease extension, can the freeholder of the land evict me from my own flat and prevent me from having a lease extension?
  • Offer accepted on a a garden flat in Burnley, were told numerous times by the EA that the lease was in excess of 100 years, we have just had our mortgage offer in writing through the post which states the lease as eighty years.We are about to exchange contracts in a couple of days. My query is how is possible that the estate agent got it so wrong?
  • I am the freeholder of a Edwardian property split into two flats. 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 sixety seven years. What are my next steps?
  • I do not need a lease extension but I do need a vesting order on a property I want to buy in Burnley. The house is freehold but the garden is officially leasehold, 995 year lease from 1854. Its the garden area.
  • I'm hoping for some help with regard to a lease extension on my flat. The plan is to do this sometime next year 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 tribunal route. You are able to recommend a good solicitors who specialises in lease extensions. Ideally someone in Burnley area?
  • I'm looking for some advice with regard to a lease extension on my one bedroom apartment in Burnley. 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. Can you recommend a good solicitors who specialises in lease extensions?
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