Recently asked questions relating to Tilbury Lease Extensions

  • I have an interest in the freehold of 2 blocks of flats comprising of seven flats each. Two of the leaseholders want a lease extension and I'm enquiring about the the process
  • I am looking for a lease extension on the lease on my garden flat in Tilbury which will have sixety six years unexpired lease in January. What fees are applicable?
  • I'm wanting to make an offer on a house in Tilbury but I'm a little worried about it being leasehold. Do you know what title absolute means and is this regarding the lease? Also, we have asked to see a copy of the lease but the homeowner said they might not have it. We are worried about restrictions, and dont know what to do. We have also been approved for the mortgage but the lender doesn't know its leasehold. Do houses qualify for lease extension? Will this affect Bank of Ireland giving us the mortgage now?
  • I have contacted my freeholder for a lease extension for my flat in Tilbury. His has been in contact regarding fees etc. I need a quote for dealing with the legalities to secure a lease extension. The property currently has a 99 YR lease which started June 199.
  • I'm looking for a flat to buy in Tilbury and I'm not really familiar with the leasehold concept. I've identified a one bedroom ground floor purpose built flat 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?
  • 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?
  • Hopefully an easy question for you, how much is the premium payable for a lease extension on a residential property in Tilbury for a one bed flat - sec 42 having been issued?
  • I am the registered freeholder of a couple of flats. Someone has the lease on the lower flat in Tilbury. I live in the upper flat. I was reviewing the land registry documents last night when I noticed that my flat has a lease on it. There is sixety nine years left. Can one do a lease extension without using a ?
  • I am currently negotiating a lease extension for my flat in Tilbury as it is coming up to the 80 year mark. As I understood it, if you extend your lease by the 90 years available, you pay a premium (£thousands) but the ground rent is reduced to a peppercorn. I am now told that I have to continue paying ground rent. I thought the major cost of a lease extension was to compensate the freeholder as they wouldn't be collecting ground rent anymore?
  • We have a maisonette in Tilbury with a lease of 65 years left with a value of around £370000 we want to add 90 years to it, how much is that likely to cost?
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