Frequently asked questions relating to Comberton Lease Extensions

  • I am seeking a lease extension for our flat located in Comberton and we don't fully comprehend the letter that we got from our freehold company. What's your legal fee?
  • I agreed with the landlord for a lease extension on our flat in Comberton, 14.5k for a further 90yrs. How long is the process ?
  • I have contacted my freeholder to extend my lease for my flat in Comberton. His has been in contact with charges etc. I need an estimate for dealing with the legalities to secure a lease extension. The property currently has a 99 YR lease which started July 1984.
  • I own a one bedroom first floor purpose built flat in Comberton. The start date for the lease was in 1992 for 99 years. Now I am wanting for a lease extension. I am unclear about additional expenses, could you tell me please how much I should expect to spend on this?
  • I plan on buying a flat located in Comberton. My offer is subject to the lease extension. The owner’s has given to the freeholder the Section 42 Notice. 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 Bank of Ireland. Moreover, which are the following lease extension steps to complete the purchase?
  • My husband and I have a one bedroom flat based in Comberton. There is 80 years remaining on the lease and we want to extend the lease. How much will it likely cost to extend in this location by, say,25 years
  • I have a share of the freehold. There are three flats in the house. All the leaseholders are now requiring lease extensions. What are the timescales to grant a lease extension?
  • I am the freeholder of a property in Comberton where the leaseholder has requested a lease extension. Her valuer has provided a figure of £9,000, but has upped this to £10,000 without too much effort. My valuer has recommended a much higher amount. She does not appear to wish to negotiate wanting to go to LVT. If a lease extension does go to tribunal, can I handle the matter myself, just equipped with the valuations I have? If not, what charges would I be likely to incur?
  • I have 64 years remaining on my lease of a ground floor flat in Comberton, the Landlord requires a £18k premium for a statutory lease extension of 90yrs. I am looking for advice on whether this amount is acceptable
  • Do you handle lease extensions on land? (a plot of land in Comberton with 82yrs remaining)

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