Common questions relating to Forest of Dean Lease Extensions

  • I'm intending to make an offer on a house in Forest of Dean but I'm concerned 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 Coventry Building Society giving us the mortgage now?
  • I want to purchase a leasehold property and lease extension. The owner has been there over 2 years and will assign the notice. He will let me have the notice on exchange and then I will serve it in the landlord. Is this OK ?
  • I am in need of a rough estimate of what a lease extension will cost for a flat I would like to buy. It has 61 years balance left.
  • 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?
  • Think I may have made an error, I am actually looking for a property lawyers in Forest of Dean who has Leasehold Tribunal expertise in relation to lease extensions. Are you able to assist me with?
  • I am considering purchasing an auction property and identified a studio flat in Forest of Dean. It only has a 48 year lease..the current owner being mortgagees in possession dont want the aggravation of seeking a lease extension..what are the disadvantages of this other than the huge fee to put a new lease on it and reduced chance of obtaining a mortgage with Virgin Money?
  • I am hoping to extend the lease on my one bedroom ground floor purpose built maisonette in Forest of Dean I am looking for help to verify the premium. I have a quote from the freeholder. I would like to go forward as soon as possible, but for the right premium and fee.
  • I am in need of some help with a lease extension. I live in Dublin but the property in question is based in Forest of Dean. I would be grateful if you can give me a call when you get a chance to discuss the case.
  • Just a quick one, how much is the premium payable for a lease extension on a residential property in Forest of Dean for a two bed flat - section 42 having been issued?
  • My aunt is aware that others in the same building previously had a lease extension, and the landlord was amenable. Therefore is seems worth taking risk of avoiding a formal survey and calculate the initial offer on on the premiums paid by others . This would save on double valuation fees. Is this advisable?
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