The value of Barlestone leasehold residential property falls as the lease term becomes shorter and this will have an impact on its saleability. The expense of a lease extension can increase substantially once the unexpired lease term is below than 80 years
Leasehold properties in Barlestone with in excess of one hundred years unexpired on the lease are sometimes regarded as a ‘virtual freehold’. This is where the lease is worth the same as a freehold interest in your home. In such situations there is often little to be gained by buying the freehold unless savings on ground rent and service charges warrant it.
| 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. |
| Halifax | Minimum 70 years from the date of the mortgage. |
| Leeds Building Society | 85 years remaining from the start of the mortgage. |
| National Westminster Bank | Mortgage term plus 30 years. For Shared Ownership, the remaining term of the lease must be at least 30 years plus the term of the mortgage at the outset of the mortgage. |
| 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 |
Lease extensions in Barlestone can be a difficult process. We recommend you obtain professional help from a conveyancing solicitor and valuer with experience in lease extensions.
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Two years ago Alex, started to get near to the 80-year mark with the lease on his leasehold apartment in Barlestone. In buying his property two decades ago, the unexpired term was of no bearing. Thankfully, he recognised he needed to take steps soon on Extending the lease. Alex was able to extend his lease just under the wire in January. Alex and the landlord eventually agreed on an amount of £5,500 . If he not met the deadline, the price would have escalated by a minimum £1,025.
Mr and Mrs. P González moved into a basement flat in Barlestone in July 1998. The question was if we could estimate the premium could be to extend the lease by an additional years. Identical premises in Barlestone with an extended lease were valued about £235,200. The average ground rent payable was £45 billed quarterly. The lease elapsed in 2092. Considering the 66 years remaining we calculated the premium to the freeholder for the lease extension to be within £12,400 and £14,200 plus fees.
Ms Kate Rodríguez bought a purpose-built apartment in Barlestone in July 1997. The question was if we could estimate the premium would be to prolong the lease by an additional years. Identical premises in Barlestone with an extended lease were worth £275,000. The average ground rent payable was £55 billed monthly. The lease ended on 13 July 2103. Having 77 years left we approximated the compensation to the landlord to extend the lease to be between £13,300 and £15,400 plus costs.