Chinatown Lease Extensions

Examples of recent questions relating to Lease Extensions in Chinatown

I have an interest in the freehold of 2 blocks of flats comprising of seven flats each. 2 of the leaseholders want a lease extension and I'm curious about the procedure for this

I need to negotiate a lease extension for a flat in Chinatown and want to use a local . Is there a that you can recommend?

I'm intending to make an offer on a house in Chinatown 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 National Westminster Bank giving us the mortgage now?

I plan on buying a flat based in Chinatown. My offer is conditional upon a lease extension. The vendor’s has given to the freeholder the Notice of Claim. Once this notice has been accepted by the freeholder, it is possible for the lessee to assign the benefit of that notice to me, the buyer, so that the buyer “stands in the shoes” of the Lessee, so to speak. I was wondering if this could be a problem for the mortgage lender Virgin Money. Moreover, which are the following lease extension steps to complete the purchase?

We own a leasehold with a landlord who has failed to respond by way of a counter-notice for a lease extension for our flat in Chinatown and looking to do a vesting order. Is this something you can help us with?

My mortgage provider is requesting several hundred pounds for their to approve the lease extension deed for my flat in Chinatown... I am unable to find any reference of this in my mortgage contract... is this a standard fee to pay?

Regarding a residence in Chinatown. lower maisonette. 55 yrs unexpired. I have negotiated a lease extension price of £20k for 125yrs. Landlord also requested Section 42 Notice which I think is a tad over the top. Advice required.

We are looking to extend our lease. We will have been in the property for two years as of 21st Jan 2015. It has around sixety four years remaining currently. Hoping to get a lease extension with a further 90 years as expeditiously and stress free as possible.

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?

Are you able to provide an estimate to extend my aunt’s lease on a one bedroom apartment in Chinatown. She recently got a price from the landlord for a lease extension but I am far from certain if it is too high.

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