Havering Lease Extensions

Examples of recent questions relating to Lease Extensions in Havering

Hello. I need a to review my lease extension ahead of it being signed just to make sure there's nothing that I haven't seen - it's just a reissue with a few small variations.

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?

In 2012 I purchased a leasehold apartment in Havering. I have built a big extension and have not informed my freeholder. What should I do?

I'm looking for a flat to purchase in Havering and I'm not really familiar with the leasehold arrangement. I've identified a three bedroom second floor purpose built flat I like with a 82 years lease. I've read that I can apply for a lease extension having owned the property for 2 years, but:- Should I be looking for some caveats that would prevent me for getting a lease extension?

I am a landlord of a block of flats in Havering, and the tenants are in the process of being granted 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 ?

Me and my OH are considering buying a maisonette in Havering which is a leasehold. I am enquiring as to the pros and cons of that - what happens when lease expires, how much it costs to extend it, can the freeholder of the land evict me from my own flat and block me from having a lease extension?

My wife and I had entered into buying a one bedroom apartment in Havering. I was assured that the lease had been lengthened (seventy eight years outstanding prior to extension). The sales particulars said "sold with a long lease". It turns out as we are about to exchange of contracts we find that the lease has not been extended. The current owner supposedly has a quote but no money to extend as a result the flat owner wishes to exchange and use the my deposit for the lease extension. My question is as the lease hasn't been extended is there not a danger that HSBC Bank won't lend on a lease?

Hello I own the freehold title in a 2 bedroom flat in Havering. The leaseholder has a 54 year lease and would like to purchase another 90 years. He is offering me £21,000 but I am unsure if this is too low an offer

I own the freehold reversion of a property in Havering and a leaseholder has requested a lease extension. Her so called valuation expert has provided a figure of £9,000, but has increased this to £10,000 at the drop of a hat. My surveyor has recommended a much higher premium. Negotiations have broken down so it looks at though we need to go to LVT. If a lease extension does go to a FTT, can I deal with this myself, just equipped with the valuations I have? If not, what fee would I be likely to incur?

I am currently in the process of refinancing my two bedroom first floor purpose built maisonette in Havering and the bank that I am looking to switch to needs at least 80 years on the leasehold of my property in order for them to take the mortgage forward. We currently have around 66 years on the leasehold so looking for some advice, guidance, and some quotes to start the lease extension process

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