Frequently asked questions relating to Smithfield Lease Extensions

  • I’m about to offer on a a property to purchase in the Smithfield area and was wondering how much would it cost for a lease extension? It has fivety seven years residual lease term...
  • Hello, I stumbled upon your website. I'm looking for prices on what it cost to extend a lease of a a property in Smithfield. It's on sale at the moment but has slightly more than 65 years of unexpired leasehold
  • I need to extend my existing lease can you help me with that? My investigation with the Land Registry reveal that it has 68 years remaining
  • I am about to put an offer in on a one bedroom apartment in Smithfield with a lease of fivety seven years but have no idea how much it will cost me to renew so I can put in an offer given to future cost of a lease extension.
  • My mortgage provider is requesting a £600 fee for their lawyers to approve the lease extension deed for my flat in Smithfield... I can find no mention of this in my mortgage contract... is this a standard fee to pay?
  • I am thinking about bidding for an auction property and came upon a two bed flat in Smithfield. It only has a 48 year lease..the vendor as mortgagees in possession dont want the aggravation of negotiating a lease extension..what are the disadvantages of this except for the huge fee to extend the lease and decreased chance of getting a mortgage with Nationwide Building Society?
  • I own 50% in a shared ownership property with a housing association and I am considering a lease extension on a lease which is now around 70 years. I need a lawyers at my end. Can you advise please? I live near Smithfield and have a mortgage with Yorkshire Building Society.
  • I'm living with my mum and dad but have a one bedroom apartment in Smithfield let out which has a 54 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 Smithfield 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 13k. Not sure sure whether to hold on or sell the flat?
  • Just been over 2 years that I have been in my studio flat in Smithfield. I have fivety six years outstanding on the lease. I am now wanting to buy a share of freehold or extend my lease. I purchased the property for 350K, it is now roughly 425k. I understand that 90 years is the period most people extend. I spoke to my property lawyers about the process, he answered most of my questions but just have one left: What can I expect in terms of legal charges for a lease extension? Are they usually fixed or tend to increase over time (i.e. if the process drags to the tribunal etc)?
  • My father is aware that others in the same building had already had a lease extension, and the freeholder was reasonable. It therefore appears worth taking risk of not having formal survey and calculate the initial offer on previous prices . This would save on double valuation charges. Would you suggest this course of action?
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