Frequently asked questions relating to East London Lease Extensions

  • I am the registered owner of a maisonette in East London that I am now unable to sell as a result of the lease requiring a lease extension. What's your legal fee ?
  • I'm wanting to make an offer on a house in East London but I'm a little worried about it being leasehold. Do you know what title absolute means and is this regarding the lease? Also, we have asked to see a copy of the lease but the homeowner said they might not have it. We are worried about restrictions, and dont know what to do. We have also been approved for the mortgage but the lender doesn't know its leasehold. Do houses qualify for lease extension? Will this affect Platform Home Loans Ltd giving us the mortgage now?
  • I am looking for a in East London and they need to be on the Coventry Building Society approved conveyancers panel as we need a lease extension and remortgage simultaneously. Can you recommend any please ?
  • This flat I have in mind requires only ground rent. Long lease so no lease extension required. I have asked the estate agents as to what happens to building insurance and responsibility for communal areas and if one of the two flats which make up the property wants to make alterations.They said they did not know. I cannot see how one could get buildings insurance for the whole building shared with another flat, either downstairs or upstairs. I do need to clarify things like this before I undertake all the expenses involved in purchasing a property I feel. Do freeholders actually supply their own insurance?
  • We hope to sell our garden flat in East London but we may need to extend the lease, or at least cover the costs of our purchaser. Are you able to help me find a to undertake the legal formalities?
  • I have a leasehold flat in East London. I have built a huge extension and have not informed the leaseholder. What are my options?
  • I am a landlord of a block of flats in East London, and the tenants are in the process of being given lease extensions. I anticipate receiving the money within a month or so. How does the tax work, the property is in joint names with my husband ?
  • I am looking for advice as I am interested in a property that has only a 66 year lease and therefore requires a lease extension. Is it possible for me to call someone to discuss my options please?
  • I am the freeholder of a property in East London where the leaseholder would like a lease extension. Her valuer has suggested a figure of £8,000, but has increased this by £2,000 at the drop of a hat. My valuer has recommended a much higher figure. She does not appear to wish to negotiate wanting to go to LVT. If a lease extension does go to a FTT, can I deal with this myself, just armed with the valuations I have? If not, what fee would I be likely to incur?
  • I was hoping you might be able to tell me the process of how to apply for a lease extension for my one bedroom apartment in East London

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