Recently asked questions relating to Walthamstow Lease Extensions

  • I have shares in the freehold of 2 blocks of flats comprising of 8 flats each. 2 of the leasehold owners want a lease extension and I'm enquiring about the procedure for this
  • I am looking to extend the lease on my studio flat in Walthamstow which will have sixety four years remaining in September. What fees are applicable?
  • I am looking for a property lawyers in Walthamstow and they need to be on the The Royal Bank of Scotland approved conveyancers panel as we need a lease extension and refinance at the same time. Are you able to recommend any please ?
  • I have been in touch with my freeholder to extend my lease for my flat in Walthamstow. His solicitors has been in contact concerning 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 April 1994.
  • My neighbours and I are in a block consisting of five flats in Walthamstow and have been offered to buy the freehold for £6000 per flat rather than go for lease extensions. We are all in agreement that we want to do this but how do we get started and what is the likely cost?
  • I am considering buying an auction property and found a studio flat in Walthamstow. It has just fifty-one year lease..the current owner being mortgagees in possession dont want to mess around with negotiating a lease extension..what are the disadvantages of this other than the costly fee to put a new lease on it and decreased chance of getting a mortgage with Skipton Building Society?
  • Me and my fiance are proceeding with buying a one bedroom apartment in Walthamstow. I was informed that the lease had been lengthened (58 years unexpired lease prior to extension). The sales particulars stated "sold with a long lease". It turns out as we are about to exchange of contracts we find that the lease has not been extended. The flat owner supposedly has a quote but no funds to extend and consequently the vendor intends to exchange and use the deposit monies to extend the lease. My question is how is possible that the estate agent got it so wrong?
  • I an interested in finding out more about purchasing a leasehold residence. We plan to buy a link detached house which is leasehold property is there any problem involved or hidden costs. What are the downsides of purchasing a leasehold house in Walthamstow 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?
  • I am the freeholder of a Georgian property split into two flats. I reside in the top floor flat and my neighbour in the lower flat. My neighbour has approached me for a lease extension from the current fivety six years. What are my next steps?
  • We have a garden flat in Walthamstow with a lease of fivety nine years left with a value of around £290000 we want to add 125 years to it, how much is that likely to cost?
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