Lease Extensions in Lingfield

Frequently asked questions relating to Lingfield Lease Extensions

My husband agreed with the freeholder to a lease extension on our flat located in Lingfield, 12k for an additional 90yrs. How long is the process ?

I own a property in Lingfield and it has around sixety five years outstanding. I'd like to extend the lease period

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 am the owner of a maisonnette together with the freehold. My upstairs neighbours have asked for a lease extension what do I need to do?

Is it possible to talk with you about a flat in Lingfield, I am thinking of buying 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'm looking for an apartment to purchase in Lingfield and I'm not really familiar with the leasehold arrangement. I've identified a studio flat I like with a 87 years lease. My research reveals that I can get a lease extension after a couple of years, but:- Should I anticipate any issue with my proposed mortgage lender Halifax?

Offer accepted on a a garden flat in Lingfield, were told numerous times by the EA that the lease had over 100 years, we have just had our mortgage offer in writing through the post which states the lease as 82 years.Contracts were due to be exchanged in a couple of days. My question is Is it not odd that my failed to spot this 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 am the registered freeholder of a couple of flats. Someone has the lease on the lower flat in Lingfield. I occupy in the upper flat. I was reviewing the title deeds today when I noticed that my flat is leasehold. There is 62 years left. Can one carry out a lease extension without retaining a ?

We have a one bedroom apartment in Lingfield with a lease of sixety one years left with a value of around £290000 we want to add 90 years to it, how much is that likely to cost?

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