FAQs concerning Dosthill Lease Extensions

  • I would like to have my residential flat leasehold extension premium assessed. The flat is in Dosthill, and my lease will reach sixety years this July. Could you advise me about the costs and time-frame to obtain an appraisal? Also, do you represent your clients at the LVT court?
  • My neighbours and I are in a building containing four flats in Dosthill and have been offered to buy the freehold for 7k per flat rather than go for lease extensions. We are all in agreement that we want to do this but how do we get started and what is the likely cost?
  • I am about to view a two bedroom apartment, although not exactly my perfect property it has enough positives to suit me very well for my present situation. However after downloading a copy of the title I've learnt that it only has 72 years residual lease term on the lease. It is also a repo so I'm assuming that the lender will not be interested in doing a lease extension. My main concern is would it be difficult to sell on without a lease extension?
  • I an interested in finding out more about leasehold property buying. We intend to buy a link detached house which is leasehold property is there any problem involved or hidden costs. What are the downsides of purchasing a leasehold house in Dosthill area with a loft extension..We are really concerned as we are first time buyers...Please advise if we want to lease out the property?
  • I am the freeholder of a Georgian property split into two flats. I live in the upper flat and my neighbour in the lower flat. My neighbour has approached me for a lease extension from the current sixety six years. What are my next steps?
  • I am in need of some help with a lease extension. I live in Edinburgh but the property in question is based in Dosthill. I would be grateful if you can give me a call when you get a chance to discuss the case.
  • I am planning on remortgaging my ground floor flat in Dosthill and the mortgage company that I am looking to switch to needs at least 80 years on the leasehold of my property in order for them to take the mortgage forward. We currently have around 71 years on the leasehold so looking for some help, guidance, and some quotes to start the lease extension process
  • I have 75 years remaining on my lease of a ground floor flat in Dosthill, the Landlord requires a £18k premium for a statutory lease extension of 90yrs. I am looking for advice on whether this amount is acceptable
  • I am currently negotiating a lease extension for my flat in Dosthill as it is coming up to the 80 year mark. As I understood it, if you extend your lease by the 90 years available, you pay a premium (£thousands) but the ground rent is reduced to a peppercorn. I am now told that I have to continue paying ground rent. I thought the major cost of a lease extension was to compensate the freeholder as they wouldn't be collecting ground rent anymore?
  • Do you handle lease extensions on land? (a plot of land in Dosthill with 82yrs remaining)

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