Rainham leases on residential properties are gradually losing value. The shorter the remaining lease term becomes, the less it is worth – and accordingly any extension of the lease gets more expensive. Legislation has been in place for sometime now which permits qualifying Rainham residential leaseholders to extend the terms of long leases. If you are a leasehold owner in Rainham you must see if your lease has between seventy and ninety years remaining. There are good reasons why a Rainham leaseholder with a lease having around 80 years unexpired should take action to make sure that a lease extension is effected without delay
It is conventional wisdom that a residential leasehold with over 100 years remaining is worth roughly the same as a freehold. Where an further 90 years added to all but the shortest lease, the residence will be worth the same as a freehold for many years ahead.
| Lender | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Lloyds TSB Scotland | Minimum 70 years from the date of the mortgage. |
| National Westminster Bank | Mortgage term plus 30 years. |
| 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 Rainham can be a difficult process. We recommend you procure guidance 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 dealing with Rainham lease extensions and further afield, as well as any potential issues which may arise as well as problems with the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal.
Following unsuccessful correspondence with the landlord of her studio apartment in Rainham, Isobel started the lease extension process just as her lease was approaching the all-important 80-year mark. The transaction completed in April 2012. The freeholder’s charges were kept to an absolute minimum.
In 2013 we were approached by Dr Blake Roberts who, having purchased a one bedroom apartment in Rainham in June 2002. We are asked if we could shed any light on how much (approximately) compensation to the landlord could be for a 90 year extension to my lease. Comparable homes in Rainham with a long lease were worth £261,600. The average ground rent payable was £60 collected annually. The lease finished on 24 September 2077. Taking into account 52 years remaining we estimated the premium to the freeholder for the lease extension to be within £39,000 and £45,000 exclusive of fees.
An example of a Lease Extension case for a Rainham premises is 37 Lodge Court High Street in November 2013. the decision of the LVT was that the premium to be paid for the new lease was £25,559 This case was in relation to 1 flat. The unexpired residue of the current lease was 57.5 years.