Common questions relating to Yardley Lease Extensions

  • Hello. I need a property lawyers to have a look at my lease extension before it's signed just to ensure there's nothing that I haven't seen - it's just a surrender and regrant with a few small amendments.
  • This flat I have in mind requires only ground rent. Long lease so no lease extension required. I have asked the estate agents as to what happens to building insurance and responsibility for communal areas and if one of the two flats which make up the property wants to make alterations.They said they did not know. I cannot see how one could get buildings insurance for the whole building shared with another flat, either downstairs or upstairs. I do need to clarify things like this before I undertake all the expenses involved in purchasing a property I feel. Do freeholders actually supply their own insurance?
  • We wish to extend our lease. We will have been in the property for 2 years as of 21st March 2016. It has around sixety five years remaining currently. Hoping to get a lease extension with a further 90 years as expeditiously and stress free as possible.
  • Offer accepted on a a studio flat in Yardley, were told numerous times by the EA that the lease had over 100 years, we have just had our mortgage offer sent through which states the lease as eighty years.We are about to exchange contracts in a couple of days. My query is why has this only just come to my attention by my lawyers?
  • I am the owner of a purpose-built apartment located in a small block in Yardley. The leasehold interest in the flat on a ninety five year lease which commenced from 30th November 1980 with a set ground rent of £10 per annum. I wish to obtain a lease extension. Can I talk with someone to discuss my options please?
  • I an interested in finding out more about purchasing a leasehold residence. We are going 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 Yardley area with a loft extension..We are really concerned as we are first time buyers...Please advise if we want to let the property?
  • I am in need of some help with a lease extension. I live in Belfast but the property in question is based in Yardley. I would be grateful if you can give me a call when you get a chance to discuss the case.
  • Just been over 2 years that I have owned my ground floor flat in Yardley. I have sixety five yrs remaining on the lease. I am now looking either to purchase a share of freehold or a lease extension. I purchased the property for 342K, it is now roughly 450k. I understand that 90 years is the period most people extend. I spoke to my lawyers about the process, he answered most of my questions but just have one left: What can I expect in terms of surveyors charges for a lease extension? Are they usually fixed or tend to increase over time (i.e. if the process drags to LVT)?
  • I own the freehold to two flats. Someone has the lease on the ground flat in Yardley. I reside in the top flat. I was reviewing the land registry documents recently when I noticed that my flat is leasehold. There is seventy years left on the lease. If I want a lease extension then would I simply be paying for the conveyancing practitioners costs?
  • We currently own a studio flat in Yardley and are looking to sell it this year so we can carry out some improvements on our family home. I checked the lease and it has 58 years left. Not sure what to do, have read some bits on the web saying it will be 13k plus to get a lease extension. Can you offer some advice on this? Do I contact the freeholder first and will they be able to give me a cost?
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