FAQs concerning Friern Barnet Lease Extensions

  • I am looking for a lease extension on the lease on my studio flat in Friern Barnet which will have seventy three years outstanding in August. What fees are applicable?
  • 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?
  • I would like to have my residential flat leasehold extension premium assessed. The flat is in Friern Barnet, and my lease will reach seventy five years this Septembmer. Could you advise me about the costs and time-frame to obtain your valuation? Also, do you represent your clients at the Tribunal court?
  • I'm considering purchasing a garden flat (leasehold) but the freeholder has been absent for around 15yrs. I wonder whether it will be cheaper to try to buy the freehold or to extend lease and apply for RTM?
  • We own a leasehold with a freeholder who has failed to respond by way of a counter-notice for a lease extension for our flat in Friern Barnet and are therefore considering the option of a vesting order. Is this something you can help us with?
  • I am looking to either purchase the freehold or a lease extension of my property in Friern Barnet and have been in touch with the freeholder, have had quote for around £2500 to extend the lease. I plan to simultaneously remortgage with National Westminster Bank to free up equity. My adviser 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 been raised from £15.00 per year to £200 per annum.
  • I have a share of the freehold. There are five apartments in the building. All the leaseholders are now seeking lease extensions. Are you willing to assist us with this situation?
  • We have owned a leasehold flat for approximately eighteen years. It now has seventy four years left on the lease. Following a year of protracted negotiations through my and, mainly, surveyor I now have an offer from the freeholder. I now have to make a decision as to whether to accept it or go to LVT and would appreciate advice.
  • I am in need of some help with a lease extension. I live in Dublin but the property in question is based in Friern Barnet. I would be grateful if you can give me a call when you get a chance to discuss the case.
  • I do not need a lease extension but I do require a vesting order on a property I want to purchase in Friern Barnet. The house is freehold but the garden is officially leasehold, 1000 year lease from 1895. Its the rear garden.

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