Common questions relating to New Cross Lease Extensions

  • I bought a property in New Cross and it has nearon 60 years residual lease term. I'd like to extend the lease period
  • I am looking for a lease extension on the lease on my one bed apartment in New Cross which will have sixety one years outstanding in January. What fees do you charge for this?
  • I'm intending to make an offer on a house in New Cross but I'm concerned 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 HSBC Bank giving us the mortgage now?
  • I have contacted my freeholder for a lease extension for my flat in New Cross. His has been in contact regarding fees etc. I need a quote for dealing with the legalities to secure a lease extension. The flat currently has a 99 YR lease which started July 1986.
  • We hope to sell our ground floor flat in New Cross but we may need to extend the lease, or at least cover the costs of our buyers. Are you able to recommend someone to handle this?
  • I am looking into the costs of carrying out a lease extension for my GFF in New Cross, and would like some figures on that.
  • We would like to extend our lease. We will have been in the flat for 2 years as of 6th May 2015. It has about fivety six years remaining currently. Hoping to get a lease extension by another 90 years as expeditiously and stress free as possible.
  • I note that your website states the likely fee for dealing with a lease extension is £495. Is that the total cost including value added tax and the land registry fee? The price has already been agreed with the freeholder for the lease extension for my three bed flat in New Cross
  • Just a quick one, how much is the premium payable for a lease extension on a residential property in New Cross for a one bed flat - section 42 having been issued?
  • I have sixety nine years remaining on my lease of a ground floor flat in New Cross, the Landlord requires a £25k premium for a statutory lease extension of 90yrs. I am looking for advice on whether this amount is reasonable

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