Frequently asked questions relating to Ryton Lease Extensions

  • I am thinking about a lease extension for our flat based in Ryton and we are confused by the letter that we got from our landlord company. Are you willing to assist us with this situation?
  • I bought a one bedroom apartment in Ryton. The lease started in 1998 for 99 years. Now I am looking for a lease extension. I am in the dark about additional expenses, could you tell me please how much I should expect to spend on this?
  • I'm deliberating over purchasing a three bed flat (leasehold) but the landlord has been missing for about 15yrs. My query is would it be less expensive to try to purchase the reversionary title or to extend lease and apply for right to manage?
  • My neighbours and I are in a block comprising four flats in Ryton and have been offered to buy the freehold for £3,500 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?
  • I am looking at bidding for an auction property and found a studio flat in Ryton. It only has a fifty year lease..the seller being mortgagees in possession will not want to mess around with seeking 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 Chelsea Building Society?
  • Ref a residence in Ryton. GFF maisonette. seventy four yrs unexpired. I have an agreed lease extension to £12,000 for 115yrs. Landlord also insisted on Notice of Claim which I think is a bit over the top. Can you assist.
  • I own a share of the freehold. There are four apartments in the building. All the leaseholders are now seeking lease extensions. Are you willing to help us with this situation?
  • I am planning to get a lease extension and am wondering which step I have to do first, I have been previously advised that I have to have the finances in place before I set the ball rolling, is this correct?
  • I would like some guidance on leasehold property buying. We plan to buy a 1920s detached house which is leasehold property is there any problem involved or hidden costs. What are the downsides of purchasing a leasehold house in Ryton 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 know that others in the same block had already had a lease extension, and the landlord seemed reasonable. Therefore is seems worth taking risk of not having formal valuation and calculate the initial offer on previous premiums paid . This would save on double valuation fees. Would you suggest this course of action?
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