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Lease and freehold

Hi guys, my solicitor has just sent me a letter telling me that 20 years ago our vendors bought the freehold, but their existing lease of 99 years is still running.

Will there be any problems in being our own landlords? I would ask my solicitor but she is out of the office today and am a little worried...:confused:
"A" is for Opple if yowm spaking loike a yamyam!

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  • HelzBelz
    HelzBelz Posts: 619 Forumite
    Are you buying the freehold with the property, or will you be leasehold to your vendor?
  • roosterbean
    roosterbean Posts: 459 Forumite
    Yes, we are buying the freehold.

    Apparently, the leasehold title was never registered, will we have to pay for this?

    Thanks for your help...
    "A" is for Opple if yowm spaking loike a yamyam!
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