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Quick one regarding lease assignment
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Were you successful with your bargaining?
Considering the fact that they'd taken over a leaky and poorly maintained building, it seemed a bit cheeky that the LL was demanding complete redecoration and replacement of carpets! That definitely didn't happen.Signature removed for peace of mind0 -
solicitor charging £750 to assign lease! More for deed of variation.0
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Normally when selling a business the new buyer pays for these things, unless of course your cutting and running. If so it's worth paying just to be free of the liability.0
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Is that the usual cost of a lease assignment?0
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I don't think there's a 'usual' cost for anything like that. But you could phone round a few local firms and see what they quote.Signature removed for peace of mind0
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