Top Ten Questions relating to Washington Lease Extensions

  • Hello, I just randomly found your site. I'm seeking prices on what it cost to extend a lease of a studio flat in Washington. It's on the market at the moment but has nearon sixety years left on the lease
  • I am looking into the costs of carrying out a lease extension for my studio flat in Washington, and would like some figures on that.
  • Is it possible to talk with you about a flat in Washington, I am considering buying at auction next week. The flat has a short lease and I am curious about what it would cost to get a lease extension and for your services.
  • I am concerned that my niece might be having the wool pulled over her eyes. She submitted an offer on a maisonette in Washington, where the lease is roughly 65 years but she was advised by the selling agents that the vendor had extended it to 99 years. Only now has she been advised the current owner was waiting for her to appoint solicitors ahead of instigating the lease extension. Seems devious, also it may take a while to sort it all out. Am I reading too much into it?
  • Regarding a property in Washington. lower maisonette. sixety one yrs left. I have negotiated a lease extension price of £14k for 135yrs. Landlord also insisted on Initial Notice which I think is a bit over the top. Advice required.
  • I have a share of the freehold. There are three apartments in the block. All the leaseholders are now seeking lease extensions. Are you willing to help us with this situation?
  • Me and my fiance had entered into buying a garden flat in Washington. I was assured that the lease had been lengthened (seventy one years remaining prior to extension). The description on the listing stated "sold with a long lease". It transpires at the point of exchange of contracts we find that the lease has not been extended. The owner supposedly has a quote but no money to extend as a result the seller intends to exchange and use the my deposit to extend the lease. My question is as the lease hasn't been extended is there not a danger that it would breach my lenders lease length criteria?
  • I an interested in finding out more about purchasing a leasehold residence. We are going to buy a semi detached house which is leasehold property is there any problem involved or hidden costs. Is it safe to buy a leasehold house in Washington area with a loft extension..We are really concerned as we are first time buyers...Please advise if we want to sublet the property?
  • We have owned a leasehold flat for about fifteen years. It now has 77 years outstanding on the lease. Following a year of difficult negotiations through my and, mainly, surveyor I now have an offer from the landlord. I now have to make a decision as to whether to accept it or go to a Tribunal and would welcome advice.
  • My husband and I are hoping to buy a flat (a maisonette located inWashington with share of freehold). Throughout our search, we were always looking at apartments that had at least 83 years unexpired. We identified a apartment we fell in love with and the selling agent promised us that the lease was long albeit not specifying a number. Yesterday our advised us the lease only has 73 years and thus needs a lease extension. Should we run away, or should we negotiate our offer?

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