Stop! Your Lease Extension in Derby Could Be FREE

Many leaseholders in Derby are unaware that their original lawyer had a duty to warn them about future mortgageability and saleability issues. Before you pay thousands to your freeholder, let us audit your purchase history. You might have a claim that pays for your lease extension in full

If you are facing a significant premium because your lease in Derby has dropped toward the 80-year mark, your previous lawyer may be at fault. Our panel of experts specialise in recovering lease extension costs from negligent firms who failed to protect your investment.

Main reasons to commence your Derby lease extension


Why you should commence your Derby lease extension today:

A Derby lease depreciates with the years remaining on the lease.

Derby leases on domestic deteriorating in value. if your lease has in the region of ninety years unexpired, you should start thinking about a lease extension. 80 years is a significant number: when the unexpired term of a lease drops below this level then you start paying an additional element called marriage value. Flat owners in Derby will usually be legally entitled to a lease extension; however a solicitor will confirm your eligibility. In certain cases you may not qualify. There are also strict deadlines and procedures to follow once the process is initiated so it’s best to be guided by a lawyer during the process.

Derby property with a lease extension has roughly the same value as a freehold

Leasehold premises in Derby with in excess of 100 years left on the lease are often referred to as ‘virtual freehold’. This is where the lease value the same as a freehold interest in your property. In such circumstances there is often little upside in buying the freehold unless savings on ground rent and service charges merit it.

Mortgage lenders may decide not to lend with a short lease

Most banks have tightened lending criteria in the last ten years and borrowers are finding it increasingly difficult to raise finance or re-mortgage against property with shorter lease terms, particularly under seventy years as they are regarded as unacceptable security.

Lender Requirement
Birmingham Midshires
National Westminster Bank
Nationwide Building Society
Skipton Building Society
TSB

Why use us for your lease extension in Derby?

Lease extensions in Derby can be a difficult process. We recommend you secure guidance from a lawyer and surveyor with experience in lease extensions.

We provide you with an expert from a selection of lease extension solicitors, which ensures a targeted and efficient service as you have a dedicated port of call with an individual lawyer. Our lease extension solicitors have in-depth market knowledge procuring Derby lease extensions and further afield, as well as any potential issues which may arise as well as problems with the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal.

Derby Lease Extension Case Studies:

Elijah, Derby, Derbyshire,

Elijah owned a high value flat in Derby on the market with a lease of fraction over 59 years unexpired. Elijah informally spoke with his freeholder being a well known Manchester-based freehold company for a lease extension. The landlord was prepared to give an extension on non-statutory terms taking the lease to 125 years subject to a rise in the rent to £50 yearly. No ground rent would be due on a lease extension were Elijah to exercise his statutory right. Elijah procured expert legal guidance and secured an acceptable resolution without resorting to tribunal and ending up with a market value flat.

Derby case:

Ms Jessica López completed a studio apartment in Derby in January 2000. We are asked if we could shed any light on how much (roughly) premium could be for a 90 year lease extension. Similar residencies in Derby with an extended lease were valued about £225,400. The mid-range ground rent payable was £45 collected every twelve months. The lease termination date was in 2090. Having 64 years unexpired we calculated the premium to the landlord for the lease extension to be within £15,200 and £17,600 not including professional charges.

Derby case:

Ms F Jones completed a first floor apartment in Derby in May 2008. We are asked if we could approximate the premium would likely be to extend the lease by a further 90 years. Similar flats in Derby with a long lease were in the region of £270,000. The average ground rent payable was £55 billed yearly. The lease concluded in 2101. Considering the 75 years left we estimated the premium to the landlord for the lease extension to be within £9,500 and £11,000 not including fees.