FAQs concerning Chalk Farm Lease Extensions

  • I’m about to offer on a ground floor flat to purchase in the Chalk Farm area and was enquiring how much would it cost for a lease extension? It has 66 years as a balance left...
  • I would like to know the likely cost and the optimum way to start the lease extension process? I have around seventy nine years outstanding and I own a one bedroom apartment in Chalk Farm.
  • I intend to buy a one bed flat in Chalk Farm for asking price of 145k, which has 77 years lease left on it. Seller doesn't want to extend the lease for even if I were to pay the money to the seller. My question is: If the freeholder does not agree to a marriage value (part of lease extension fees) of surveyor, how lengthy and easy is the process of going down the route of Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
  • I am the owner of a purpose-built apartment in a small development in Chalk Farm. The leasehold interest in the flat on a 99 year lease which commenced from 11th March 1972 with a non-reviewable ground rent of £15 per annum. I wish to obtain a lease extension. Is it possible for me to talk with someone to go through my options please?
  • I would like some guidance on purchasing a leasehold residence. We are going to buy a link detached house which is leasehold property is there any problem involved or hidden costs. Is it safe to buy a leasehold house in Chalk Farm area with a loft extension..We are really concerned as we are first time buyers...Please advise if we want to lease out the property?
  • I am looking to extend the lease on my ground floor flat in Chalk Farm I am looking for help to verify the premium. I have a premium value that the freeholder has given me. I would like to go forward as soon as possible, but for the right premium and fee.
  • We have been in discussion with our freeholder after having a valuation on our one bedroom apartment in Chalk Farm. We have a seventy three year lease and we wish to increase this to 99. The Freeholder has supplied us with a financial figure that she is happy with to accept for the extension of the lease, which we are happy with as well and wish to proceed. All we need now is a to handle this for us. Can you please provide me what your costs would be to act on the lease extension.
  • Just a quick question, how much are the legal fees for a lease extension on a residential property in Chalk Farm for a two bed flat - sec 42 having been issued?
  • I require an estimate to extend my mother’s lease on a garden flat in Chalk Farm. She recently got a figure from the landlord for a lease extension but I am unclear whether it is too expensive.
  • We currently own a maisonette in Chalk Farm and are looking to sell it this year so we can carry out some improvements on our family home. I checked the lease and it has 68 years left. Not sure what to do, have read some bits on the web saying it will be 13k plus to get a lease extension. Can you offer some advice on this? Should I contact the landlord first and will they be able to give me a cost?

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