Has anyone done their own lease extension

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Thanks everyone for their very interesting and valid viewpoints and advice. I was indeed hoping that as the freeholder is a local council they won’t be trying to squeeze ever last penny or pulling a nasty trick. There is no mortgage. I think I will do as much of the legwork as I can but if I come...

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I am the leaseholder of a flat in a block, of which the freeholder is the local council. I’d like to extend the lease and do the work myself, to save on costs . I think I am reasonably savvy and have in the past done probate myself for example, without a solicitor. Anyone else done this? Thanks...

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The carpets in my student flat are looking a bit tired. I’m hesitating between having them professionally cleaned, or changing. They are 5-6 years old. Thanks for sharing your views....