Recently asked questions relating to Locksbottom Lease Extensions

  • I’m just looking for a a property to buy in the Locksbottom area and was curious how much would it cost for a lease extension? It has sixety three years left...
  • I am the registered owner of a 2 bed flat in Locksbottom. The lease started in 1997 for 99 years. Now I am looking to extend the lease. I am not entirely sure about additional expenses, could you tell me please how much I should expect to spend on this?
  • I own a share of the freehold. There are four flats in the block. All the leaseholders are now looking for lease extensions. Are you willing to assist us with this situation?
  • We are looking to extend our lease. We will have been in the property for 2 years as of 21st Feb 2016. It has roughly 63 years remaining currently. Hoping to get a lease extension by way of an additional 90 years as expeditiously and stress free as is reasonably achievable.
  • I am planning to get a lease extension and am wondering what step I have to do first, I have been previously told that I have to have the finances in place before I initiate the process, is this correct?
  • Me and my fiance have owned a leasehold flat for around fifteen years. There are 70 years remaining on the lease. Following a year of difficult negotiations through my lawyers 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 welcome advice.
  • Just been over two years that I have owned my garden flat in Locksbottom. I have 55 years unexpired lease on the lease. I am now wanting to buy a share of freehold or a lease extension. I purchased the property for 342K, it is now roughly 445k. I understand that 90 years is the period most people extend. I spoke to my lawyers about the process, he answered most of my questions but just have one left: In terms of surveyors - how do I go about finding one?
  • Just a quick question, how much does it cost for a lease extension on a residential property in Locksbottom for a one bed flat - section 42 having been issued?
  • I am currently negotiating a lease extension for my flat in Locksbottom as it is coming up to the 80 year mark. As I understood it, if you extend your lease by the 90 years available, you pay a premium (£thousands) but the ground rent is reduced to a peppercorn. I am now told that I have to continue paying ground rent. I thought the major cost of a lease extension was to compensate the freeholder as they wouldn't be collecting ground rent anymore?
  • Do you handle lease extensions on land? (a plot of land in Locksbottom with 82yrs remaining)
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