Frequently asked questions relating to Sawston Lease Extensions

  • I’m about to offer on a a property to purchase in the Sawston area and was interested in finding out what the likely fees would be to extend a lease? It has 71 years as a balance left...
  • I am the registered owner of a flat in Sawston with a leasehold unexpired circa seventy nine years and need to extend it. Please can you clarify the next steps
  • We are in a block containing four flats in Sawston 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 invested in buying a one bed flat in Sawston. I am looking to extend lease on the property. It is around eighty one years. I would just like to know what your charges are and how long the process takes.
  • I'm looking for a flat to buy in Sawston and I'm not really familiar with the leasehold title. I've found a studio flat I like with a 87 years lease. I've read that I can apply for a lease extension after 2 years, but:- Should I anticipate any issue with the mortgage?
  • My husband and I have a first floor flat in Sawston with 77 years remaining. Ten months ago we were quoted a deal to have a lease extension for a further fifty years but also uplift the ground rent from nominal to £300 per year..plus a premium I think of approximately 9k. We have now decided to proceed but do we now have to renegotiate?
  • 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?
  • If somebody owns a flat with a lease of less than 80 years, they can afford the lease extension by borrowing the funds against the property, and the value of the flat with the new lease will more than cover the cost of the extension, then is there any justification for not doing it?
  • I have a leasehold property in Sawston with seventy seven years remaining on the lease. I need a property lawyers to act for me to obtain a lease extension. Can you assist?
  • I'm looking for some help concerning a lease extension on my apartment. I'll be looking to do this in six months time as we must move then. Unfortunately the current lease is now very short and therefore I'm guessing it'll be expensive to extend. I'm also thinking that I'll probably have to go down the tribunal route. You are able to recommend a good solicitors who specialises in lease extensions. Preferably someone in Sawston area?
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