Frequently asked questions relating to Speke Lease Extensions

  • I have shares in the freehold of 2 blocks of flats comprising of seven flats each. 2 of the leaseholders want to extend their leases and I'm enquiring about the procedure for this
  • I am concerned that my daughter is being hoodwinked. She submitted an offer on a garden flat in Speke, where the lease is about seventy four years but she was advised by the estate agents that the vendor had extended it to 125 years. Only now has she been told the current owner was waiting for her to retain lawyers prior to commencing with the lease extension. Seems unscrupulous, also it may take a while to sort it all out. Am I reading too much into it?
  • Regarding a property in Speke. upper maisonette. 78 yrs unexpired. I have negotiated a lease extension price of £20k for 135yrs. Freeholder also insisted on Section 42 Notice which I think should not be required. Advice required.
  • 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?
  • My conveyancing practitioners (separately handling my lease extension) said I need a licence to alter given that I wish to carry out a loft extension to my property. Is this strictly required given that I have a share of the freehold. I've informally discussed the loft conversion with my co-freeholder some time ago and he had no objection once I reassured him that if my builder damages the roof I won't expect the co-freeholder to pay for future repairs to the roof. Assuming I need formal consent should I get the licence to alter and then start the lease extension process?
  • I would like some advice on leasehold property buying. We are going to buy a semi detached house which is leasehold property is there any problem involved or hidden costs. What are the downsides of purchasing a leasehold house in Speke area with a loft extension..We are really concerned as we are first time buyers...Please advise if we want to sublet the property?
  • My husband and I have been in discussion with our freeholder after having a valuation on our two bedroom first floor purpose built maisonette in Speke. We have a 72 year lease and we wish to increase this to 99. The Freeholder has supplied us with a financial figure that she is happy with to accept for the extension of the lease, which we are happy with as well and wish to proceed. All we need now is a conveyancing practitioners to handle this for us. Can you please provide me what your costs would be to act on our behalf.
  • I have a leasehold property in Speke with sixety two years left on the lease. I need a property lawyers to act for me to achieve a lease extension. Can you assist?
  • I am currently in the process of remortgaging my maisonette in Speke and the mortgage company that I am looking to switch to needs at least 80 years on the leasehold of my property in order for them to progress matters. I have found that I currently have around 62 years on the leasehold so require some advice, guidance, and some quotes to start the lease extension process
  • I was hoping you might be able to tell me the process of how to apply for a lease extension for my studio flat in Speke
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