FAQs concerning Burton upon Stather Lease Extensions

  • My husband and I are thinking about a lease extension for our flat based in Burton upon Stather and we are confused by the letter that we got from our landlord company. Can you please assist us with this situation?
  • So this is the scenario: I am the registered owner of a one bedroom apartment in Burton upon Stather that I am finding difficult to sell as a result of the lease requiring a lease extension. What's your legal fee ?
  • I am looking for a rough estimate of what a lease extension will cost for a flat I would like to buy. It has seventy two years remaining.
  • We have seen a house for sale for £215k 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 a concern. 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 twenty years without owning the property. Any information would be much appreciated.
  • I have been in touch with my freeholder to extend my lease for my flat in Burton upon Stather. His has been in contact regarding fees etc. I need a quote for dealing with the legalities to secure a lease extension. The flat currently has a 99 YR lease which started July 1992.
  • In 2012 I purchased a leasehold flat in Burton upon Stather. I have built a large extension and have not informed the leaseholder. What are my options?
  • My mortgage lender requires a £600 fee for their to approve the lease extension deed for my flat in Burton upon Stather... I am unable to find any reference of this in my mortgage literature... is this a usual charge?
  • My (separately handling my lease extension) said I need a licence to alter given that I wish to carry out a loft extension to my property. Is this strictly required given that I have a share of the freehold. I've informally discussed the loft conversion with my co-freeholder some time ago and he had no objection once I reassured him that if my builder damages the roof I won't expect the co-freeholder to pay for future repairs to the roof. Assuming I need formal consent should I get the licence to alter and then start the lease extension process?
  • I do not need a lease extension but I do need a vesting order on a property I want to purchase in Burton upon Stather. The house is freehold but the garden is officially leasehold, 995 year lease from 1889. Its the rear garden.
  • My wife and I are worried about seeking a lease extension from a difficult freeholder. Regardless of the fact that the legal procedures were adhered to under the 1993 Act, the freeholder still attempted to charge ground rent of £250 doubling every twenty five years of the new term. Can you assist?

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