Recently asked questions relating to Driffield Lease Extensions

  • My OH and I have just bought a garden flat based inDriffield and I'm deliberating extending the lease as soon as I can e.g. in 24 months of ownership
  • I acquired a studio flat in Driffield. The start date for the lease was in 1992 for 99 years. Now I am wanting to extend the lease. I am unclear about further expenses, could you tell me please how much I should expect to spend on this?
  • We hope to sell our one bedroom apartment in Driffield but we may need to extend the lease, or possibly cover the costs of our buyers. Are you able to suggest a property lawyers to handle this?
  • How much will it cost me and what is the best way to start the lease extension process? I have about seventy years outstanding on my lease on a one bed flat in Driffield. I have emailed the agent who act on behalf of the freeholder and they provided me with the number for the surveyor. I have contacted the surveyor but I am not receiving any returned calls.
  • I am seeking advice as I am interested in a property that has only a fivety nine year lease and therefore requires a lease extension. Is it possible for me to talk with someone to go through my options please?
  • My solicitors (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 an interested in finding out more about leasehold property buying. We are going 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 Driffield area with a loft extension..We are really concerned as we are first time buyers...Please advise if we want to rent out the property?
  • My nephew has a share of freehold, with two other leaseholders in a building in Driffield. House split into three flats. He has a lease, which has approximately sixety yrs left. How much would it cost for a lease extension and how many years would he need to extend by?
  • I am hoping to extend the lease on my 2 bed flat in Driffield I am looking for help to verify the premium. I have a price from the freeholder. I would like to go forward as soon as possible, but for the right premium and fee.
  • Just been over 2 years that I have owned my garden flat in Driffield. I have 54 years remaining on the lease. I am now wanting to buy a share of freehold or a lease extension. I purchased the property for 320K, it is now roughly 445k. I understand that 90 years is the period most people extend. I spoke to my conveyancing practitioners about the process, he answered most of my questions but just have one left: Is there a benefit in getting a Driffield based conveyancers or any will do fine?
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