Frequently asked questions relating to Longfield Lease Extensions

  • I think our has advised us incorrectly concerning a lease extension and I would like to know how to go about making a formal complaint
  • Do you only do lease extensions in Longfield? I own a flat in Abbey Wood with 90 years unexpired lease, I am looking for a quote from a .
  • I purchased a one bedroom apartment in Longfield. The lease commenced in 1992 for 99 years. Now I am looking for a lease extension. I am unclear about further expenses, could you tell me please how much I should expect to spend on this?
  • I am going to purchase a flat located in Longfield. The offer is subject to the lease extension. The owner’s has served the Notice of Claim. Once this notice has been accepted by the freeholder, it is possible for the lessee to assign the benefit of that notice to me, the buyer, so that the buyer “stands in the shoes” of the Lessee, so to speak. I was wondering if this could be a problem for the mortgage lender Nationwide Building Society. Moreover, which are the following lease extension steps to complete the purchase?
  • I am looking to either purchase the freehold or a lease extension of my property in Longfield and have been in touch with the freeholder, have had quote for around £2500 to extend the lease. I plan to simultaneously get a new mortgage with The Royal Bank of Scotland to release of equity. My broker dealing with the remortgage suggested I get two estimates : one to extend the lease and one for outright acquisition .The lease commenced in 1981 and since then the ground rent has been raised from £38.00 per year to £300 per annum.
  • I am a FTB of a leasehold flat in Longfield. The lease has only 63 years left and ground rent is £95. Is it possible for the homeowner to serve the Section 42 Notice and then transfer this right to me as the buyer on the day of completion so that I don't have to wait for the 2 year qualifying period before I can apply to for a lease extension or have to deal with all this expense later? I have read this may be possible but will it be very time costly to the seller? To add to the complexity the freeholder can not be found, so I am not sure how this will play out.
  • We are looking to extend our lease. We will have been in the apartment for two years as of 22nd Jan 2016. It has about seventy years remaining currently. Hoping to get a lease extension by another 90 years as quickly and stress free as possible.
  • I am in need of some help with a lease extension. I live in Edinburgh but the property in question is based in Longfield. I would be grateful if you can give me a call when you get a chance to discuss the case.
  • I'm living with my mother and father but have a garden flat in Longfield let out which has a 76 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 Longfield 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 19k. Should I keep or sell the flat?
  • I have seventy seven years remaining on my lease of a ground floor flat in Longfield, the Landlord requires a £15k premium for a statutory lease extension of 90yrs. I am looking for advice on whether this amount is acceptable

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