There is no doubt about it a leasehold flat or house in Queen's Park is a wasting asset as a result of the diminishing lease term. If the lease has, beyond 100 years remaining then this decrease may be fractional nevertheless there will become a stage when a lease has less than eighty years left as part of the premium you will incur is what is termed as a marriage value. This could increase markedly the cost. It is the primary logic behind why you should consider extending sooner than later. Many flat owners in Queen's Park will meet the qualifying criteria; that being said a conveyancer can confirm whether you are eligible for a lease extension. In limited situations you may not qualify, the most common reason being that you have not been the owner of the property for two years.
It is conventional wisdom that a residential leasehold with more than one hundred years remaining is worth roughly the equivalent as a freehold. Where an additional 90 years added to any lease with more than 30 years unexpired, the premises will be equivalent in value to a freehold for many years in the future.
| Lender | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Accord Mortgages | 85 years from the date of completion of the mortgage. Please ensure that you explain the implications of a short term lease to the borrower. |
| Chelsea Building Society | 85 years from the date of completion of the mortgage. Please ensure that you explain the implications of a short term lease to the borrower. |
| Godiva Mortgages | A minimum of 70 years unexpired lease at completion for all scheme types apart from Lifetime Mortgages (Equity Release), which require a minimum unexpired term of 80 years at completion. |
| Skipton Building Society | 85 years from the date of completion of the mortgage For Buy to Let cases: - lettings must not breach any of the lessee’s covenants; and - consent of the lessor to lettings must be obtained if necessary |
| Yorkshire Building Society | 85 years from the date of completion of the mortgage. Please ensure that you explain the implications of a short term lease to the borrower. |
Lease extensions in Queen's Park can be a difficult process. We recommend you secure professional help from a conveyancer and surveyor well versed in the legislation and lease extension process.
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 Queen's Park lease extensions and further afield, as well as any potential issues which may arise as well as problems with the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal.
Following protracted negotiations with the freeholder of her leasehold flat in Queen's Park, Sarah commenced the lease extension process just as the lease was coming close to the critical 80-year threshold. The lease extension was finalised in November 2014. The landlord’s fees were kept to an absolute minimum.
Ms H Michel moved into a one bedroom flat in Queen's Park in March 2008. We are asked if we could estimate the compensation to the landlord would be to prolong the lease by a further 90 years. Comparable homes in Queen's Park with an extended lease were valued about £261,600. The average ground rent payable was £60 invoiced quarterly. The lease came to a finish on 4 October 2078. Having 52 years left we approximated the premium to the freeholder for the lease extension to be between £39,000 and £45,000 exclusive of professional charges.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement matter before the tribunal for a Queen's Park property is 4 & 4A Charteris Road in June 2009. the Tribunal held that the price to be paid for the enfranchisement of 4/4a Charteris Road to be £15,510 for at 4and £15,694 for at 4a This case related to 2 flats. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 70.02 years.