Top Ten Questions relating to Charing Cross Lease Extensions

  • I am looking at investing in a holiday home but it has a lease that expires in eighteen years. Its in Charing Cross - I wanted to see if with your services this could be extended?
  • I have a lease of 72 years on a property which I am looking to buy how much am I looking at for the cost to extend the lease?
  • 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?
  • The terms for the lease on my flat in Charing Cross are 101 years from 10 Feb 1990. Please supply me me a quote for a lease extension if I give you more information please?
  • I would like some guidance on leasehold property buying. 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 Charing Cross area with a loft extension..We are really concerned as we are first time buyers...Please advise if we want to let the property?
  • We have owned a leasehold flat for around eighteen years. There are seventy seven years outstanding on the lease. After a year of protracted negotiations through my and, mainly, surveyor I now have an offer from the landlord. I now have to make a decision as to whether to accept it or go to LVT and would appreciate some independent thoughts.
  • I am the freeholder of a 1930’s 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 seventy one years. What are my next steps?
  • I am in need of some help with a lease extension. I live in Glasgow but the flat in question is based in Charing Cross. I would be grateful if you can give me a call when you get a chance to discuss the case.
  • I'm living with my parents but have a garden flat in Charing Cross let out which has a sixety 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 Charing Cross 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?
  • I am currently in the process of remortgaging my ground floor flat in Charing Cross and the bank that I am looking to switch to requires a minimum 80 years remaining on the lease in order for them to progress matters. We currently have around 65 years on the leasehold so looking for some help, guidance, and some quotes to start the lease extension process

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