Recently asked questions relating to Whitley Bay Lease Extensions

  • I own a property in Whitley Bay and it has roughly 59 years residual lease term. I'd like to extend the lease period
  • I am interested in getting a lease extension for a flat in Whitley Bay and want to use a local . Is there a that you can recommend?
  • I have been in touch with my freeholder to extend my lease for my flat in Whitley Bay. Her has been in contact concerning costs 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 May 1987.
  • I'm planning on buying a two bedroom ground floor purpose built flat (leasehold) but the landlord has been absent for approximately 15yrs. I wonder whether it will be cheaper to try to acquire the freehold or to get a lease extension and apply for right to manage?
  • I'm looking for an apartment to buy in Whitley Bay and I'm not really familiar with the leasehold tenure. I've found a one bedroom apartment I like with a 90 years lease. I've read that I can go for a lease extension having owned the property for a couple of years, but:- Should I be looking for some conditions that would prevent me for getting a lease extension?
  • Are you able to advise on the likely cost and the best way to get a lease extension started? I have roughly 77 years outstanding and I own a studio flat in Whitley Bay.
  • Offer accepted on a a one bedroom apartment in Whitley Bay, were told numerous times by the EA that the lease had over 100 years, we have just had our mortgage offer come through which states the lease as 85 years.We are about to exchange contracts within a week. My query is Should I tell the owner that I will only proceed with the purchase (at the same price) on the condition they carry out a lease extension?
  • I'm seeking some assistance with regard to a lease extension on my flat. The intention is to do this in six months time as we have to move then. Unfortunately the current lease is now very short and therefore I'm guessing it'll be expensive to extend. I'm also thinking that I'll probably have to go down the tribunal route. Do I look to complete the lease extension now or wait until I sell my place and have it all tied in with the property sale?
  • I require an estimate to extend my mother’s lease on a one bedroom apartment in Whitley Bay. She already has a figure from the landlord for a lease extension but I am not sure it is too high.
  • I'm looking for some advice with regard to a lease extension on my two bedroom second floor purpose built maisonette in Whitley Bay. I'll be looking to do this sometime next year as we need to move at some point then. Unfortunately the current lease is now very short and therefore I'm guessing it'll be expensive to extend. I'm also thinking that I'll probably have to go down the tribunal route. Should I look to extend it now or wait until I sell my place and have it all tied in with the property sale?

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