Top Ten Questions relating to Shenley Church End Lease Extensions

  • I would like to have my residential flat leasehold extension premium valued. The flat is in Shenley Church End, and my lease will reach 56 years this May. Could you advise me about the costs and time-frame to obtain your valuation? Also, do you represent your clients at the LVT court?
  • I have been in touch with my freeholder to extend my lease for my flat in Shenley Church End. His has been in contact concerning costs etc. I need an estimate for dealing with the legalities to secure a lease extension. The flat currently has a 99 YR lease which started January 1990.
  • I am going to purchase a flat based in Shenley Church End. My offer is subject to the lease extension. The current owner’s has given to the freeholder the Notice of Claim. Once this notice has been accepted by the freeholder, it is possible for the lessee to assign the benefit of that notice to me, the buyer, so that the buyer “stands in the shoes” of the Lessee, so to speak. I was wondering if this could be a problem for the mortgage lender Leeds Building Society. Moreover, which are the following lease extension steps to complete the purchase?
  • Me and my fiance are proceeding with a purchase of a garden flat in Shenley Church End. I was advised by the EA that the lease extension had already been completed while on a viewing (fivety five years left prior to extension). The sales particulars stated "sold with a long lease". It turns out as we are about to exchange of contracts we find that the lease has not been extended. The homeowner supposedly has a quote but no finances to extend and consequently the owner intends to exchange and use the my deposit for the lease extension. My question is have the estate agents breached any law by misrepresenting the position concerning the lease term?
  • I am seeking advice as I am interested in a property that has only a 61 year lease and therefore requires a lease extension. Can I talk with someone to go through my options please?
  • We have owned a leasehold flat for around twenty years. It now has 64 years outstanding on the lease. After a year of protracted negotiations through my and, mainly, surveyor I now have an offer from the landlord. I now have to make a decision as to whether to accept it or go to LVT and would welcome advice.
  • My OH and I would like to know the cost of a lease extension valuation for a property based in Shenley Church End. Would you be able to help?
  • Just a quick one, how much are the legal fees for a lease extension on a residential property in Shenley Church End for a two bed flat - section 42 is already in place?
  • I require an estimate to extend my mum’s lease on a 2 bed flat in Shenley Church End. She already has a figure from the freeholder for a lease extension but I am far from certain if it is too high.
  • I have 74 years remaining on my lease of a ground floor flat in Shenley Church End, the Landlord requires a £15k premium for a statutory lease extension of 90yrs. I am looking for advice on whether this amount is reasonable

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