Examples of recent questions relating to Lease Extensions in Washington

  • I have an interest in the freehold of 2 blocks of flats comprising of seven flats each. 2 of the leasehold owners want a lease extension and I'm wondering about the procedure for this
  • I invested in buying a property in Washington and it has about 59 years unexpired. I'd like to arrange a lease extension by twenty years
  • I am the owner of a maisonnette together with the freehold. The owners of the downstairs flat have asked to extend the lease what do I need to do?
  • I would like to have my residential flat leasehold extension premium valued. The flat is in Washington, and my lease will reach sixety seven years this October. Could you advise me about the costs and time-frame to obtain an appraisal? Also, do you represent your clients at the LVT court?
  • I acquired a one bed flat in Washington. The start date for the lease was in 2001 for 99 years. Now I am looking to extend the lease. I am in the dark about further expenses, could you tell me please how much I should expect to spend on this?
  • I am going to purchase a flat in Washington. The offer is conditional upon a lease extension. The owner’s property lawyers has served the Notice of Claim. Once this notice has been accepted by the freeholder, it is possible for the lessee to assign the benefit of that notice to me, the buyer, so that the buyer “stands in the shoes” of the Lessee, so to speak. I was wondering if this could be a problem for the mortgage lender TSB. Moreover, which are the following lease extension steps to complete the purchase?
  • I am looking at purchasing an auction property and came upon a one bed flat in Washington. It only has a 49 year lease..the current owner as mortgagees in possession dont want to mess around with seeking a lease extension..what are the disadvantages of this other than the huge fee to extend the lease and reduced chance of obtaining a mortgage with Britannia?
  • My brother and I are considering purchasing a one bedroom ground floor purpose built flat in Washington which is a leasehold. I am enquiring as to the pros and cons of that - what happens when lease expires, how much it costs to extend it, can the freeholder of the land evict me from my own flat and block me from having a lease extension?
  • My husband and I have owned a leasehold flat for around fifteen years. It now has 56 years left on the lease. Following a year of difficult negotiations through my lawyers and, mainly, surveyor I now have an offer from the landlord. I am at a decision point on whether to accept it or go to LVT and would welcome advice.
  • I own 50% in a shared ownership flat with a housing association and I am considering a lease extension on a lease which is now around seventy two years. I need a property lawyers at my end. Can you advise please? I live near Washington and have a mortgage with Halifax.
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