If a flats lease has only 5 years left, what does one do to renew?
How much is a new leasehold in SW3?
Asked on Mar 10 2010, House Prices in London | Report content
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You would need advice on how to calculate the amount to pay but with only 5 years left it may be prohibitally expensive. There is a legaly defined formula which the freeholder has to accept which takes i nto account how many years left among other things a surveyor will be able to help you, If you need advice let me know as i can put you in touch withbnthe right people and their charges are very modest.
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I think I am right in saying that below seven years remaining you cannot extend under the current legislation. Ask a solicitor experienced in enfranchisement. With only five years remaining you would have to treat the purchase price as if you are buying a rented flat but paying the rent all up front. No chance of a mortgage, though, so it would have to be a cash purchase.
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This is perhaps something you already know but having a lease so short you would struggle to sell on the open market as this would not meet the criteria for high street lenders. As the first reply reads the cost of the lease extension is likely to be very costly and many people are not in a position to cover the expense. There are investors who buy properties such as yours with a short lease and we have sold similar in the past . If you would like to discuss further we are based in SW london and happy to help. CSJ Estate Agents
Answered on Oct 7 2010, Report content
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