Questions and Answers: Darnall Lease Extensions

  • Me and my fiance are looking for lease extension for our two bed flat in Darnall and we are confused by the letter that we got from our freehold company. Are you able to assist us with this situation?
  • 35k agreed with the landlord’s agents, just attempting to find a Darnall for a lease extension. Our flat has just over seventy nine yearsoutstanding. How long will this take ?
  • I’m about to offer on a ground floor flat to buy in the Darnall area and was after more information on what the likely fees would be for a lease extension? It has 75 years outstanding...
  • We have seen a house for sale for £215k and we are very keen on but we've just found out that it is leasehold. There are 899 years unexpired so a lease extension is not required. We didn't know what this meant but the internet suggests we wouldn't own the land or property, just the lease to live there. Is this correct? We wouldn't want to pay a mortgage for 25 years without the house being ours. Any advice would be much appreciated.
  • I would like to have my residential flat leasehold extension premium assessed. The flat is in Darnall, and my lease will reach sixety six years this October. Could you advise me about the costs and time-frame to obtain an appraisal? Also, do you represent your clients at the LVT court?
  • I acquired a studio flat in Darnall. I am looking to extend lease on the property. It is around 80 years. I would just like to know what your charges are and how long it would take for completion.
  • I own a share of the freehold. There are five apartments in the block. All the leaseholders are now seeking lease extensions. How long will take to get a lease extension?
  • I intend to buy a one bed flat in Darnall for asking price of 156k, which has fivety seven years lease left on it. I appreciate that ideally, the seller would start the process by serving a section 42 notice to start the lease extension process but the seller is refusing to assist. My query is: If the freeholder does not agree to a marriage value (part of lease extension fees) of a valuer, how lengthy and difficult is the process of going down the route of Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
  • I own 70% in a shared ownership property with a housing association and I am considering a lease extension on a lease which is now around sixety nine years. I need a at my end. Can you advise please? I live near Darnall and have a mortgage with Nationwide Building Society.
  • I'm looking for some advice with regard to a lease extension on my garden flat in Darnall. I'll be looking to do this sometime next year as we need to move at some point then. Unfortunately the current lease is now very short and therefore I'm guessing it'll be expensive to extend. I'm also thinking that I'll probably have to go down the tribunal route. Should I look to extend it now or wait until I sell my place and have it all tied in with the property sale?
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