Questions and Answers: Poppleton and Bishopthorpe Lease Extensions

  • I am the registered owner of a property in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe and it has around 56 years unexpired. I'd like to extend the lease period
  • We have seen a house for sale for £215k and we are very keen on but we've just discovered that it is leasehold. There are 798 years balance left so a lease extension is not a worry. We didn't know what this meant but the internet suggests we wouldn't own the land or property, just the lease to live there. Is this correct? We wouldn't want to pay a mortgage for 25 years without the house being ours. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
  • I am looking for a property lawyers in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe and they need to be on the The Mortgage Works approved conveyancers panel as we need a lease extension and refinance simultaneously. Are you able to recommend a conveyancing practitioners ?
  • My co-lessees and I are in a building comprising four flats in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe and have been offered to buy the freehold for £6000 per flat rather than go for lease extensions. We are all in agreement that we want to do this but how do we get started and what is the likely cost?
  • We bought a leasehold with a freeholder who has failed to give us a counter-notice for a lease extension for our flat in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe and looking to do a vesting order. Is this something you can help us with?
  • I am a freeholder of a block of flats in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe, and the tenants are in the process of being issued lease extensions. I anticipate receiving funds next month. How does the tax work, the property is co-owned with my partner ?
  • I would like some help on leasehold property buying. We are going to buy a semi detached house which is leasehold property is there any problem involved or hidden costs. What are the downsides of purchasing a leasehold house in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe area with a loft extension..We are really concerned as we are first time buyers...Please advise if we want to let the property?
  • I am in need of some help with a lease extension. I live in Glasgow but the property in question is based in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe. I would be grateful if you can give me a call when you get a chance to discuss the case.
  • Me and my fiance have been in discussion with our freeholder after having a valuation on our studio flat in Poppleton and Bishopthorpe. We have a 56 year lease and we wish to increase this to 99. The Freeholder has given us with a financial figure that he is happy with to accept for the extension of the lease, which we are happy with as well and wish to proceed. All we need now is a lawyers to handle this for us. Can you please provide me what your costs would be to act on the lease extension.
  • Me and my sister are in the throws of buying a home (a studio flat based inPoppleton and Bishopthorpe with share of freehold). Throughout our search, we were always looking at flats that had at least 84 years left. We found a place we liked and the selling agent assured that the lease term was not an issue. Today our lawyers informed us the lease only has seventy six years and therefore requires a lease extension. Should we run away, or should we reduce our offer?
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