Wadhurst 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. An important point to note is that it is financially advisable for your lease extension to be in place before the term of the current lease falls lower than eighty years - otherwise a higher premium will be due. Flat owners in Wadhurst will usually qualify for a lease extension; however a solicitor will confirm your eligibility. In some circumstances you may not be entitled. There are also strict timetables and steps to comply with once the process is triggered so it’s best to be guided by a conveyancing solicitor during the process.
Leasehold residencies in Wadhurst with over 100 years remaining on the lease are often regarded as a ‘virtual freehold’. This is where the lease value the same as a freehold interest in your home. In such situations there is often little to be gained by purchasing the freehold unless savings on ground rent and estate charges warrant it.
| Lender | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Barnsley Building Society | 60 years from the date of the mortgage application subject to 35 years remaining at the end of the mortgage term. |
| Halifax | Minimum 70 years from the date of the mortgage. |
| Lloyds TSB Scotland | Minimum 70 years from the date of the mortgage. |
| National Westminster Bank | Mortgage term plus 30 years. For Shared Ownership, the remaining term of the lease must also be not less than 75 years at the outset of the mortgage. |
| Virgin | 85 years at the time of completion. If it's less, we require it to be extended on or before completion. |
The lawyers that we work with undertake Wadhurst lease extensions and help protect your position. A lease extension can be arranged to be completed to coincide with a change of ownership so the costs of the lease extension are paid for using part of the sale proceeds. You really do need expert legal advice in this difficult and technical area of law. The lawyer we work with provide it.
Daniel owned a 2 bedroom apartment in Wadhurst on the market with a lease of a little over 72 years remaining. Daniel informally approached his landlord being a well known local-based freehold company for a lease extension. The landlord indicated a willingness to grant an extension taking the lease to 125 years on the basis of an increased rent to £50 per annum. No ground rent would be due on a lease extension were Daniel to exercise his statutory right. Daniel obtained expert advice and was able to make a more informed decision and handle with the matter and sell the property.
Dr Matthew Hill completed a one bedroom apartment in Wadhurst in July 2012. We are asked if we could shed any light on how much (roughly) compensation to the landlord would be for a 90 year extension to my lease. Comparable homes in Wadhurst with 100 year plus lease were worth £240,600. The average amount of ground rent was £60 collected per annum. The lease concluded in 2087. Considering the 62 years unexpired we estimated the compensation to the landlord to extend the lease to be within £21,900 and £25,200 plus legals.
In 2009 we were called by Dr E Ward who, having moved into a first floor flat in Wadhurst in January 2009. We are asked if we could estimate the price could be to prolong the lease by ninety years. Comparative homes in Wadhurst with 100 year plus lease were worth £174,200. The mid-range ground rent payable was £55 invoiced annually. The lease came to a finish in 2076. Given that there were 51 years remaining we approximated the premium to the landlord for the lease extension to be between £31,400 and £36,200 not including professional charges.