Frequently asked questions relating to Kingsnorth Lease Extensions

  • I agreed with the head landlord for a lease extension on our flat based in Kingsnorth, 6k for a further 90yrs. How long is the process ?
  • I am looking at investing in a second home but it has a lease that expires in eighteen years. Its in Kingsnorth - I wanted to see if with your services it is possible for this to be extended?
  • I am interested in getting a lease extension for a flat in Kingsnorth and want to use a local . Are you able to help me find a ?
  • I'm planning to make an offer on a house in Kingsnorth 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 Bank of Scotland giving us the mortgage now?
  • Do you only handle lease extensions in Kingsnorth? I own a flat in Abbey Wood with 90 years remaining, I am looking for a quote from a .
  • I am looking for a in Kingsnorth and they need to be on the Leeds Building Society approved conveyancers panel as we need a lease extension and refinance at the same time. Can you recommend any please ?
  • I am looking to either purchase the freehold or a lease extension of my property in Kingsnorth and have been in touch with the freeholder, have had quote for around £4k to extend the lease. I will be doing a refinance with Chelsea Building Society to free up equity. My broker dealing with the remortgage suggested I get two quotes : one for the lease extension and one for the freehold acquisition .The lease started in 1981 and since then the ground rent has increased from £15.00 per year to £125 per year.
  • Regarding a residence in Kingsnorth. upper maisonette. 66 yrs remaining. I have an agreed lease extension to £14k for 125yrs. Landlord also insisted on Notice of Claim which I think should not be required. Advice required.
  • 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'm living at mother and father but have a 2 bed flat in Kingsnorth let out which has a 78 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 Kingsnorth 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 21k. Should I keep or sell the flat?

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