Common questions relating to Colchester Lease Extensions

  • I need to negotiate a lease extension for a flat in Colchester and want to use a local property lawyers. Are you able to help me find a solicitors?
  • 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?
  • I inherited a garden flat in Colchester. The lease commenced in 1998 for 99 years. Now I am wanting for a lease extension. I am not entirely sure about additional expenses, could you tell me please how much I should expect to spend on this?
  • I plan on buying a flat based in Colchester. The offer is conditional upon a lease extension. The owner’s property lawyers 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 The Mortgage Works. Moreover, which are the following lease extension steps to complete the purchase?
  • We bought a leasehold with a freeholder who has not given us a counter-notice for a lease extension for our flat in Colchester and looking to do a vesting order. Is this something you can help us with?
  • I am considering purchasing an auction property and identified a studio flat in Colchester. It has just 48 year lease..the vendor as mortgagees in possession dont want the aggravation of seeking a lease extension..what are the drawbacks of this other than the expensive fee to extend the lease and decreased chance of obtaining a mortgage with Aldermore?
  • I am planning to get a lease extension and am wondering what step I have to do first, I have been previously advised that I have to have the finances in place before I set the ball rolling, is this correct?
  • I own a purpose-built apartment located in a small block in Colchester. The leasehold interest in the flat on a 99 year lease started on 1 August 1969 with a non-reviewable yearly rent of 20. I wish to obtain a lease extension. Can I talk with someone to discuss my options please?
  • My dad has a share of freehold, with two other leaseholders in a building in Colchester. House converted into three flats. He has a lease, which has roughly fivety eight years remaining. How much would it cost for a lease extension and how many years would he need to extend by?
  • I am planning to extend the lease on my one bedroom apartment in Colchester 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.
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