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Frequently Asked Questions
- I own a leasehold house. How much will the freehold cost?
- I want to extend my lease. Are there any additional costs payable other than the price of the lease extension?
- How can I buy the freehold of my building?
- How long can I extend my lease for?
- Why do I have to extend my lease?
- I own a leasehold house. How do I buy the freehold?
- What will it cost to apply to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (LVT)?
- What happens if we cannot agree on how much the lease extension should cost?
Frequently Asked Questions
I am undertaking a lease extension. Can the landlord insist on making variations to the lease?
If you are using the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 the landlord is permitted to make certain variations to the lease so long as they are in accordance with the provisions of Section 57 of the Act.
If you are extending a lease by private negotiation there are no rules because you are acting outside of the provisions of the Act. You can try to negotiate with the landlord and if they insist on varying the lease you can either accept their offer or proceed using the Act if applicable.
More information you might find useful:
- Lease Extension - Getting Started
- Lease Extension Calculator
- Information on the 1993 Act on the OPSI website (external link)
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