Easthampstead Lease Extensions: Q and A’s

  • My partner agreed with the landlord for a lease extension on our flat in Easthampstead, 9.5k for another 90yrs. How long will it take ?
  • I am interested in getting a lease extension for a flat in Easthampstead and want to use a local property lawyers. Is there a conveyancers that you can recommend?
  • I'm wanting to make an offer on a house in Easthampstead 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 Bank of Scotland giving us the mortgage now?
  • Last year I purchased a leasehold apartment in Easthampstead. I have built a huge extension and have not informed my leaseholder. What are my options?
  • We are looking to extend our lease. We will have been in the property for 2 years as of 22nd Jan 2016. It has just under sixety nine years remaining currently. Hoping to get a lease extension by way of an additional 90 years as quickly and stress free as possible.
  • I an interested in finding out more about purchasing a leasehold residence. We plan to buy a semi detached house which is leasehold property is there any problem involved or hidden costs. Is it safe to buy a leasehold house in Easthampstead 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?
  • Just been over 2 years that I have owned my garden flat in Easthampstead. I have fivety nine years unexpired lease on the lease. I am now wanting to purchase a share of freehold or extend my lease. I purchased the property for 350K, it is now roughly 425k. I understand that 90 years is the period most people extend. I spoke to my lawyers about the process, he answered most of my questions but just have one left: Is there a benefit in getting a Easthampstead based property lawyers or any will do fine?
  • I own the freehold reversion of a property in Easthampstead where the leaseholder would like a lease extension. Her valuer has suggested a figure of £8,000, but has upped this by £2,000 without too much effort. My surveyor has come back with £12,520. Negotiations have broken down so it looks at though we need to go to a FTT. If a lease extension does go to tribunal, can I deal with this myself, just equipped with the valuations I have? If not, what charges would I be likely to incur?
  • My brother is concerned about obtaining a lease extension from tricky freeholder. Regardless of the fact that the legal procedures were followed under the 1993 Act, the landlord still tried to charge ground rent of £300 doubling every twenty years of the new term. Can you help?
  • I am currently in the process of refinancing my studio flat in Easthampstead and the mortgage company that I am looking to switch to requires a minimum 80 years on the leasehold of my property in order for them to take the mortgage forward. We currently have around 72 years on the leasehold so require some help, guidance, and some quotes to get the wheels in motion for a lease extension
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