Peak District Lease Extensions: Q and A’s

  • 35k agreed with the landlord’s agents, just trying to find a Peak District for a lease extension. Our flat has nearon 64 yrsoutstanding. How long will this take ?
  • We have just bought a garden flat based inPeak District and I'm considering a lease extension as soon as I can e.g. in 24 months of ownership
  • I have been in touch with my freeholder for a lease extension for my flat in Peak District. His has been in contact with fees etc. I need a ball park figure for dealing with the legalities to secure a lease extension. The property currently has a 99 YR lease which started May 1985.
  • Possibly made a mistake, I am searching for a in Peak District who has Leasehold Tribunal expertise when it comes to lease extensions. Are you able to assist me with?
  • How much will it cost me and what is the best way to get a lease extension started? I have circa 54 years outstanding on my lease on a garden flat in Peak District. I have called the agent who act on behalf of the freeholder and they provided me with the number for the surveyor. I telephone the valuer but I am not receiving any calls back.
  • I am considering buying an auction property and identified a studio flat in Peak District. It has just 50 year lease..the current owner being mortgagees in possession will not want the aggravation of negotiating a lease extension..what are the drawbacks of this except for the huge fee to put a new lease on it and reduced chance of obtaining a mortgage with Yorkshire Building Society?
  • I am interested in getting my lease extended and was advised previously that I must get the funds readily available, is this the case or can I start the process beforehand?
  • I an interested in finding out more about leasehold property buying. We intend to buy a link detached house which is leasehold property is there any problem involved or hidden costs. What are the downsides of purchasing a leasehold house in Peak District area with a loft extension..We are really concerned as we are first time buyers...Please advise if we want to sublet the property?
  • We would like to know the cost of a lease extension valuation for a property based in Peak District. Is this something you can assist us with?
  • I own the freehold reversion of a property in Peak District where the leaseholder has requested a lease extension. Her so called valuation expert has provided a figure of £8,000, but has increased this by £2,000 at the drop of a hat. My valuer has come back with £12,520. Negotiations have broken down so it looks at though we need to go to a FTT. If a lease extension does go to tribunal, can I handle the matter myself, just equipped with the valuations I have? If not, what costs would I be likely to incur?

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