Top Ten Questions relating to Sturminster Newton Lease Extensions

  • I have a lease of seventy one years on a property which I am looking to buy how much am I looking at for the cost to extend the lease?
  • This flat I have in mind requires only ground rent. Long lease so no lease extension required. I have asked the estate agents as to what happens to building insurance and responsibility for communal areas and if one of the two flats which make up the property wants to make alterations.They said they did not know. I cannot see how one could get buildings insurance for the whole building shared with another flat, either downstairs or upstairs. I do need to clarify things like this before I undertake all the expenses involved in purchasing a property I feel. Do freeholders actually supply their own insurance?
  • I have contacted my freeholder to extend my lease for my flat in Sturminster Newton. Her solicitors has been in contact regarding charges 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 November 199.
  • I'm planning on purchasing a ground floor flat (leasehold) but the landlord has been absent for nearly 15yrs. My question is would it be less expensive to try to acquire the freehold or to get a lease extension and apply for RTM?
  • I have my suspicions that my niece might have had the wool pulled over her eyes. She put in an offer on a 2 bed flat in Sturminster Newton, where the lease is slightly less 55 years but she was informed by the estate agents that the owner had extended it to 99 years. She has now been informed the current owner was holding off for her to appoint solicitors before commencing with the lease extension. Seems devious, also it could take months to sort it all out. Am I being too sceptical?
  • I am a landlord of a block of flats in Sturminster Newton, and the leaseholders are in the process of being issued lease extensions. I anticipate receiving funds next month. Are there any tax implications, the property is co-owned with my wife ?
  • My husband and I have a first floor flat in Sturminster Newton with fivety seven years to run. Last year we were quoted a deal to receive a lease extension for another thirty years but also uplift the ground rent from nominal to £200 per year..plus a premium I think of approximately 16k. We have now decided to proceed but do we now have to start the negotiations again?
  • I would like some help on purchasing a leasehold residence. We intend to buy a 1920s detached house which is leasehold property is there any problem involved or hidden costs. What are the downsides of purchasing a leasehold house in Sturminster Newton area with a loft extension..We are really concerned as we are first time buyers...Please advise if we want to lease out the property?
  • Me and my husband have been in discussion with our freeholder after having a valuation on our ground floor flat in Sturminster Newton. We have a 62 year lease and we wish to increase this to 99. The Freeholder has given us with a premium amount 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 conveyancers to handle this for us. Can you please provide me what your costs would be to act on our behalf.
  • Do you handle lease extensions on land? (a plot of land in Sturminster Newton with 82yrs remaining)
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