Frequently asked questions relating to Hindhead Lease Extensions

  • I inherited a garden flat in Hindhead that I am now unable to sell as a result of the lease requiring a lease extension. How long will it take ?
  • I'm intending to make an offer on a house in Hindhead but I'm a little worried 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 Birmingham Midshires giving us the mortgage now?
  • 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 bought a three bedroom ground floor purpose built flat in Hindhead. I am looking for a lease extension on the property. It is roughly eighty years. I would just like to know what your charges are and how long the process takes.
  • My wife and I have a leasehold flat in Hindhead with sixety one years remaining. Ten months ago we were quoted a deal to grant a lease extension for another thirty years but also uplift the ground rent from nominal to £200 per year..plus a premium I think of about 9k. We have now decided to move forward but do we now have to start the negotiations again?
  • My flat in Hindhead is up for sale and I have a hopefully firm offer. There is 82 years unexpired on the lease and I want to extend the lease. How much will it likely cost to extend in this area by, say,thirty years
  • Me and my OH had entered into buying a ground floor flat in Hindhead. I was advised by the EA that the lease extension had already been completed while on a viewing (sixety eight years left prior to extension). The description on the listing 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 owner apparently has a quote but no money to extend as a result the current owner wishes to exchange and use the deposit monies to extend the lease. My question is why has this only just been brought to my attention by my ?
  • I would like some help on 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 Hindhead area with a loft extension..We are really concerned as we are first time buyers...Please advise if we want to rent out the property?
  • I am hoping to extend the lease on my studio flat in Hindhead I am looking for help to verify the premium. I have a quote from the landlord. I would like to go forward as soon as possible, but for the right premium and fee.
  • We wanted an estimate on the cost of a lease extension and a few more questions answered regarding a lease extension for my studio flat in Hindhead

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