Holborn Lease Extensions: Q and A’s

  • My partner has a flat based in Holborn which we are about to put on the market. The leasehold has around seventy seven years left on it and we are concerned this will come up for anyone who may be interested. I am after more information on how we commence arranging a lease extension? Thank you.
  • I am looking for a in Holborn and they need to be on the Platform Home Loans Ltd approved conveyancers panel as we need a lease extension and remortgage at the same time. Can you recommend a ?
  • In 2012 I purchased a leasehold flat in Holborn. I have built a large extension and have not informed the freeholder. What are my options?
  • I'm looking for a flat to purchase in Holborn and I'm not really familiar with the leasehold arrangement. I've identified a one bedroom apartment I like with a 82 years lease. I've read that I can get a lease extension after a couple of years, but:- Should I be looking at some conditions that would prevent me for getting a lease extension?
  • Regarding a property in Holborn. GFF maisonette. sixety yrs remaining. I have an agreed lease extension to £20k for 115yrs. Freeholder also requested Section 42 Notice which I think is a bit over the top. Advice required.
  • I intend to buy a one bed flat in Holborn for asking price of 125k, which has 60 years lease left on it. I appreciate that ideally, the seller would start the process by serving a section 42 notice to start the lease extension process but the seller is refusing to assist. My question is: If landlord does not agree to a marriage value (part of lease extension fees) of a valuer, how lengthy and easy is the process of going down the route of Leasehold Valuation Tribunal?
  • I own 70% in a shared ownership property with a housing association and I am considering a lease extension on a lease which is now around seventy nine years. I need a at my end. Can you advise please? I live near Holborn and have a mortgage with Nationwide Building Society.
  • Just a quick question, how much does it cost for a lease extension on a residential property in Holborn for a one bed flat - sec 42 having been issued?
  • We currently own a studio flat in Holborn and are looking to sell it this year so we can carry out some improvements on our family home. I checked the lease and it has 66 years left. Not sure what to do, have read some bits on the web saying it will be 15k plus to get a lease extension. Can you offer some advice on this? Should I contact the freeholder first and will they be able to give me a cost?
  • I have 62 years remaining on my lease of a ground floor flat in Holborn, the Landlord requires a £18k premium for a statutory lease extension of 90yrs. I am looking for advice on whether this amount is reasonable

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