FAQs concerning Consett Lease Extensions

  • I am looking to extend the lease on my garden flat in Consett which will have seventy one years left in January. What fees are applicable?
  • I would like to have my residential flat leasehold extension premium assessed. The flat is in Consett, and my lease will reach 78 years this April. Could you advise me about the costs and time-frame to obtain your valuation? Also, do you represent your clients at the Tribunal court?
  • I am the registered owner of a three bedroom first floor purpose built maisonette in Consett. The start date for the lease was in 1991 for 99 years. Now I am wanting for a lease extension. I am uncertain about further expenses, could you tell me please how much I should expect to spend on this?
  • We hope to sell our garden flat in Consett but we may need to extend the lease, or at least cover the costs of our buyers. Can you suggest someone to assist?
  • I am looking to either purchase the freehold or a lease extension of my property in Consett and have been in touch with the freeholder, have had quote for around £3k to extend the lease. I plan to simultaneously get a new mortgage with Barclays Direct to free up equity. The adviser handling the remortgage suggested I get two estimates : one for the lease extension and one for outright purchase .The lease commenced in 1981 and since then the ground rent has increased from £38.00 per year to £100 per year.
  • I own a leasehold apartment in Consett. I have built a big extension and have not informed my leaseholder. What should I do?
  • I own a share of the freehold. There are five flats in the house. All the leaseholders are now seeking lease extensions. What's your solicitors fee?
  • I am looking for advice as I am interested in a property that has only a 76 year lease and therefore requires a lease extension. Can I call someone to discuss my options please?
  • 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?
  • I have 79 years remaining on my lease of a ground floor flat in Consett, the Landlord requires a £18k premium for a statutory lease extension of 90yrs. I am looking for advice on whether this amount is too high
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