Frequently asked questions relating to Farringdon Lease Extensions

  • I have just acquired a ground floor flat based inFarringdon and I'm deliberating a lease extension as soon as possible e.g. after two years
  • I am fairly sure that our has advised us incorrectly concerning a lease extension and I want to know how to complain
  • I need to extend my existing lease can you assist? My investigation with the Land Registry reveal that it has 55 years residual lease term
  • I am looking for a in Farringdon and they should be on the Virgin Money approved conveyancers panel as we need a lease extension and remortgage simultaneously. Can you recommend any please ?
  • I bought a ground floor flat in Farringdon. The start date for the lease was in 1998 for 99 years. Now I am looking to extend the lease. I am uncertain about further expenses, could you tell me please how much I should expect to spend on this?
  • The terms for the lease on my flat in Farringdon are 99 years from 10 Dec 1989. Please provide me a quote to extend the lease if I give you more specifics please?
  • I am deliberating whether to purchase the freehold or a lease extension of my property in Farringdon and have been in touch with the freeholder, have had quote for around £3k to extend the lease. I plan to simultaneously refinance with Barnsley Building Society to free up equity. The broker handling the remortgage suggested I get two quotes : one for the lease extension and one for outright purchase .The lease commenced in 1979 and since then the ground rent has increased from £25.00 per annum to £300 per year.
  • I'm looking for an apartment to purchase in Farringdon and I'm not really familiar with the leasehold title. I've identified a ground floor flat I like with a 90 years lease. I've read that I can apply for a lease extension having owned the property for a couple of years, but:- Is this a given?
  • I am concerned that my niece might be having the wool pulled over her eyes. She put in an offer on a three bedroom ground floor purpose built flat in Farringdon, where the lease is just over 59 years but she was advised by the selling agents that the vendor had extended it to 99 years. Only now has she been told the current owner was waiting for her to instruct solicitors ahead of instigating the lease extension. Sounds unscrupulous, also it will take a while to sort it all out. Am I reading too much into it?
  • We wanted an estimate on the cost of a lease extension and a few more questions answered regarding a lease extension for my ground floor flat in Farringdon
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