Frequently asked questions relating to Shepperton Lease Extensions

  • I’m about to offer on a ground floor flat to purchase in the Shepperton area and was enquiring how much would it cost for a lease extension? It has seventy one years as a balance left...
  • I have an interest in the freehold of 2 blocks of flats comprising of six flats each. 2 of the leasehold owners want a lease extension and I'm wondering about the procedure for this
  • I am the owner of a maisonnette and the freehold. My upstairs neighbours have asked to extend the lease what do I need to do?
  • I'm looking for a flat to buy in Shepperton and I'm not really familiar with the leasehold concept. I've found a place I like with a 82 years lease. I've read that I can get a lease extension after a couple of years, but:- Should I anticipate any issue with the mortgage?
  • Are you able to advise on the likely charges and the optimum way to start the lease extension process? I have nearly seventy years outstanding and I own a studio flat in Shepperton.
  • I am concerned that my daughter is being hoodwinked. She submitted an offer on a garden flat in Shepperton, where the lease is nearly fivety nine years but she was informed by the selling agents that the flat owner had extended it to 99 years. Only now has she been informed the current owner was holding off for her to appoint conveyancers before commencing with the lease extension. Sounds odd to me, also it may take a while to sort it all out. Am I being too sceptical?
  • My mortgage provider requires several hundred pounds for their conveyancers for a "deed of substituted security" for the lease extension for my flat in Shepperton... I am unable to find any mention of this in my mortgage guide... is this a normal fee to pay?
  • I own 60% in a shared ownership property with a housing association and I am considering a lease extension on a lease which is now around sixety eight years. I need a property lawyers at my end. Can you advise please? I live near Shepperton and have a mortgage with Skipton Building Society.
  • I'm living with my mum and dad but have a maisonette in Shepperton let out which has a 63 year lease. Mortgage broker said I can remortgage as a buy to let instead of consent to let and release 55-60k which on top of a new mortgage based on my income. Not much about in Shepperton for me to get my own place. If I sell I will only get 150-160 due to tenant (8 months left on AST) and lease. A lease extension will cost 19k. Not sure sure whether to hold on or sell the flat?
  • My wife and I are worried about obtaining a lease extension from a difficult landlord. Even though the correct procedures were followed under the 1993 Act, the landlord still attempted to get ground rent of £200 doubling every 25 years of the new lease. Can you assist?
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