Would the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend execute attended exchange conveyancing in Leighton Buzzard?
We do have a number of conveyancing specialists who can conduct 24hr exchanges. Do e-mail us to get a fee calculation and details as to availability.
I have Fifty Six years unexpired on my lease and require a lease extension for my flat in Leighton Buzzard. Conveyancing solicitors on the Bank of Ireland panel can deal with such extensions right?
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 30/5/2025 the requirements read as follows :
Over the last few months I have been searching for a leasehold apartment up to £305k and found one near me in Leighton Buzzard I like with a park and railway links nearby, however it's only got 61 remaining years left on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Leighton Buzzard in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a short lease?
Should you need a home loan that many years will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the existing owner has owned the property for at least twenty four months you can request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer concerning this matter.
My partner has suggested that I instruct his conveyancers in Leighton Buzzard. Should I find my own conveyancer?
Much as we are happy to recommend a Leighton Buzzard conveyancing lawyer the best way to find a conveyancing practitioner is to seek recommendations from friends or family who have experience in using the conveyancer that you are are thinking of instructing.
I wish to sublet my leasehold apartment in Leighton Buzzard. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?
Notwithstanding that your previous Leighton Buzzard conveyancing solicitor is no longer around you can check your lease to see if it allows you to sublet the apartment. The accepted inference is that if the lease is non-specific, subletting is permitted. There may be a precondition that you need to obtain permission via your landlord or other appropriate person in advance of subletting. This means you not allowed to sublet without first obtaining permission. Such consent must not not be unreasonably withheld. If your lease does not allow you to sublet you should ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.
I am the registered owner of a ground floor flat in Leighton Buzzard, conveyancing having been completed 8 years ago. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Corresponding properties in Leighton Buzzard with over 90 years remaining are worth £179,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 yearly. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2083
You have 58 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £25,700 and £29,600 plus professional fees.
The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive investigations. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.
Can I find out who is the owner of a house in Leighton Buzzard?
Assuming that the property is registered with the Land Registry, and you have requisite specifics of the address of the premises, you will be able to obtain details from the the Land Registry of the recorded owner for a fee.