Leasehold dilemma: extend a lease now or wait for a better deal?

As a government consultation continues, it’s a crucial and costly issue facing the owners of flats and housesAmong the myriad of decisions homebuyers and owners have to contend with is leasehold. The number of years left on a lease is crucial when it comes to remortgaging or selling your home, and any potential buyer will struggle to be accepted for a mortgage once the unexpired lease term falls below 70 years. As the government consultation on leasehold homes continues, the issue of exten