Sample questions relating to Heathrow Lease Extensions

  • My wife agreed with the landlord for a lease extension on our flat in Heathrow, 16.5k for an extension by 90yrs. How long is the process ?
  • I am looking for a in Heathrow and they should be on the Aldermore approved conveyancers panel as we need a lease extension and remortgage at the same time. Can you recommend a ?
  • The intention is to sell our 2 bed flat in Heathrow but we may require a lease extension, or possibly cover the expense of our purchaser. Can you recommend a to assist?
  • I have my suspicions that my daughter might be having the wool pulled over her eyes. She submitted an offer on a maisonette in Heathrow, where the lease is about 72 years but she was informed by the selling agents that the owner had extended it to 99 years. Only now has she been told the seller was holding off for her to instruct solicitors ahead of instigating the lease extension. Sounds devious, also it will take months to sort it all out. What do you think?
  • We have a leasehold flat in Heathrow with seventy nine years remaining. Ten months ago we were quoted a deal to have a lease extension for another 25 years but also increase ground rent from notional to £300 per annum..plus a premium I think of approximately 10k. We have now decided to go ahead but do we now have to renegotiate?
  • My husband and I are considering buying a garden flat in Heathrow which is a leasehold. I am enquiring as to the pros and cons of that - what happens when lease ends, the cost of a lease extension, can the freeholder of the property evict me from my own flat and block me from having a lease extension?
  • My partner and I had entered into buying a studio flat in Heathrow. I was advised by the EA that the lease extension had already been completed while on a viewing (seventy two years outstanding prior to extension). The sales particulars said "sold with a long lease". It transpires as we are about to exchange of contracts we find that the lease has not been extended. The homeowner supposedly has a quote but no funds to extend and consequently the current owner intends to exchange and use the deposit monies to extend the lease. My question is is it not odd that my failed to pick this up far earlier than just before exchange?
  • My (separately handling my lease extension) said I need a licence to alter given that I wish to carry out a loft extension to my property. Is this strictly required given that I have a share of the freehold. I've informally discussed the loft conversion with my co-freeholder some time ago and he had no objection once I reassured him that if my builder damages the roof I won't expect the co-freeholder to pay for future repairs to the roof. Assuming I need formal consent should I get the licence to alter and then start the lease extension process?
  • I an interested in finding out more about purchasing a leasehold residence. We are going to buy a semi detached house which is leasehold property is there any problem involved or hidden costs. What are the downsides of purchasing a leasehold house in Heathrow 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?
  • I'm living at mother and father but have a studio flat in Heathrow let out which has a 73 year lease. Mortgage broker said I can remortgage as a buy to let instead of consent to let and release 55-60k which on top of a new mortgage based on my income. Not much about in Heathrow for me to get my own place. If I sell I will only get 150-160 due to tenant (8 months left on AST) and lease. A lease extension will cost 13k. Should I keep or sell the flat?

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