Hi all, I am new to the forum.
I am looking to extend the lease on a flat (currently under 70 years).
I received a quote from the freeholder and a valuation from a surveyor (£3k lower than the freeholder's figure).
I spoke to the leasehold Advisory Service who said to ask the surveyor to negotiate on my behalf. But he is not proactive and not getting back to me. It is all taking ages, with two week gaps between communication.
I have a solicitor lined up, but I understand it is not their job to negotiate the premium on my behalf.
My question is: is it acceptable to approach the freeholder myself with an offer? It is an actual person, not a company, with an email address I can contact him on. I wouldn't say we are friendly but on the rare occasions when I had to contact him, he has been responsive and courteous.
If so, how do I word my offer? Is there a template anywhere I can use?
Thanks.
I am looking to extend the lease on a flat (currently under 70 years).
I received a quote from the freeholder and a valuation from a surveyor (£3k lower than the freeholder's figure).
I spoke to the leasehold Advisory Service who said to ask the surveyor to negotiate on my behalf. But he is not proactive and not getting back to me. It is all taking ages, with two week gaps between communication.
I have a solicitor lined up, but I understand it is not their job to negotiate the premium on my behalf.
My question is: is it acceptable to approach the freeholder myself with an offer? It is an actual person, not a company, with an email address I can contact him on. I wouldn't say we are friendly but on the rare occasions when I had to contact him, he has been responsive and courteous.
If so, how do I word my offer? Is there a template anywhere I can use?
Thanks.
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