To extend the lease, they have to pay the freeholder.
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These can make a good buy if you can later extend the lease.
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They subsequently paid a further 16 million to extend the lease to 150 years.
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I would like to sell, but want to extend the lease before putting the flat on the market.
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Otherwise, the buyer will have to wait until he or she has owned the flat for two years to be eligible to extend the lease.
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