Recently asked questions relating to Woolwich Lease Extensions

  • I purchased a flat in Woolwich with a leasehold unexpired circa 75 years and need a lease extension. Please can you clarify the next steps
  • I think our has advised us incorrectly concerning a lease extension and I would like to find out how to complain
  • My wife has an apartment located in Woolwich which we have just put on the market. The leasehold has nearly 66 years left on it and we are concerned this will come up for anyone who may be interested. Can you please assist on how we commence arranging a lease extension? Thank you.
  • I am looking for a rough estimate of what a lease extension will cost for a flat I intend to buy. It has sixety two years outstanding.
  • I own a maisonnette and the freehold. My upstairs neighbours have asked for a lease extension what do I need to do?
  • I am in need of a lease extension for my flat in Woolwich and was advised previously that I must get the funds readily available, is this the case or can I start the process beforehand?
  • My (separately handling my lease extension) said I need a licence to alter given that I wish to carry out a loft extension to my property. Is this strictly required given that I have a share of the freehold. I've informally discussed the loft conversion with my co-freeholder some time ago and he had no objection once I reassured him that if my builder damages the roof I won't expect the co-freeholder to pay for future repairs to the roof. Assuming I need formal consent should I get the licence to alter and then start the lease extension process?
  • We have owned a leasehold flat for about eighteen years. There are seventy two years remaining on the lease. Following a year of protracted negotiations through my and, mainly, surveyor I now have an offer from the freeholder. I now have to make a decision as to whether to accept it or go to LVT and would appreciate advice.
  • I own 70% in a shared ownership flat with a housing association and I am considering a lease extension on a lease which is now around 76 years. I need a at my end. Can you advise please? I live near Woolwich and have a mortgage with Skipton Building Society.
  • I am the freeholder of a 1930’s property split into two flats. I reside in the upper flat and my neighbour in the lower flat. My neighbour has approached me for a lease extension from the current sixety six years. What are my next steps?

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