Frequently asked questions relating to Hellesdon Lease Extensions

  • 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?
  • Is it possible to talk with you about a leasehold property in Hellesdon, I am thinking of bidding at auction next month. The flat has a short lease and I wanted to inquire about how much it would cost to get a lease extension and for your services.
  • I have my suspicions that my niece is being hoodwinked. She submitted an offer on a studio flat in Hellesdon, where the lease is approximately sixety one years but she was advised by the selling agents that the seller had extended it to 125 years. She has now been informed the owner was holding off for her to retain solicitors ahead of instigating the lease extension. Seems devious, also it will take months to sort it all out. What do you think?
  • I am a freeholder of a block of flats in Hellesdon, and the tenants are in the process of being issued lease extensions. I anticipate receiving funds within a month or so. As I am not on self assessment do I contact the tax man ?
  • 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?
  • We have owned a leasehold flat for about twenty years. There are fivety six years outstanding on the lease. After a year of difficult negotiations through my and, mainly, surveyor I now have an offer from the freeholder. I am at a decision point on 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 Glasgow but the flat in question is based in Hellesdon. I would be grateful if you can give me a call when you get a chance to discuss the case.
  • Me and my fiance have been in discussion with our freeholder after having a valuation on our garden flat in Hellesdon. We have a seventy eight year lease and we wish to increase this to 99. The Freeholder has provided us with a financial figure that she is happy with to accept for the extension of the lease, which we are happy with as well and wish to proceed. All we need now is a to handle this for us. Can you please provide me what your costs would be to act on our behalf.
  • I own the freehold reversion of a property in Hellesdon where the leaseholder would like a lease extension. Her valuer has provided a figure of £9,000, but has upped this by £2,000 at the drop of a hat. My valuer has come back with £12,520. Negotiations have broken down so it looks at though we need to go to LVT. If a lease extension does go to tribunal, can I handle the matter myself, just equipped with the valuations I have? If not, what fee would I be likely to incur?
  • I require an estimate to extend my mother’s lease on a two bedroom first floor purpose built flat in Hellesdon. She recently got a price from the freeholder for a lease extension but I am far from certain if it is too high.

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