The re-sale value of a leasehold property in Burnham On Crouch is impacted by how long the lease has left to run. If it is close to or fewer than eighty years you should expect problems on re-sale, so it is advisable to arrange for the lease to be extended ahead of buying. It is preferable to start the process of extending the lease is when the lease still has 82 years remaining so that formalities can be addressed in advance of the eighty year threshold. Current legislation enables Burnham On Crouch qualifying lessees to an additional term of ninety years in addition to the unexpired term, at a nominal rent (zero ground rent). The intention of the valuation is to determine the sum payable by the lessee to the freeholder for the acquisition of the lease extension.
It is generally accepted that a property with more than one hundred years unexpired lease term is worth roughly the same as a freehold. Where an further 90 years added to all but the shortest lease, the property 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. |
| Barnsley Building Society | 60 years from the date of the mortgage application subject to 35 years remaining at the end of the mortgage term. |
| 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. |
| Nationwide Building Society | - Our minimum unexpired lease term is 55 years. - There must be at least 30 years remaining at the end of the mortgage term (regardless of the length of lease at the start). Where the unexpired lease term is different to that recorded on the mortgage offer, the following clarifies if we need to be informed: Second hand property: - If the unexpired lease term on the offer is 85 years or more - only advise us if the actual lease term is less than 85 years - if the unexpired lease term on the offer is less than 85 years – advise us if the actual lease term is different than reported - For equity share applications - advise us if the actual lease term is different than reported on the offer New build property: - If the unexpired lease term stated on the offer is 125 years (flat) / 250 years (house) or more - only advise us if the actual lease term is less than 125 years (flat) / 250 years (house) - For equity share applications - always advise us if the actual lease term is different than reported on the offer Lease terms such as ground rent and event fees must be reasonable at all times during the term of the lease and adhere to our requirements below. If you’re unsure as to whether the terms of a lease are unreasonable or onerous, please refer the details to us in plain English for Valuer consideration. If the potentially onerous terms are in relation to the ground rent please include the current ground rent figure per annum, how often it will be reviewed and the price structure it will be reviewed against. See the guidance below. SECOND HAND PROPERTIES Unacceptable - advise Issuing Office (Will be declined): - Unexpired lease term less than 55 years - Less than 30 years remaining at the end of the mortgage term - Ground Rent greater than 0.5% of the property value - Ground Rent doubles less than every 20 years (e.g. doubles every 5, 10 or 15 years) - acceptable if doubles every 20 years or more - Ground Rent is compounded RPI - Ground Rent review period is less than or equal to 5 years Refer to Issuing Office (Valuer will consider any impact on valuation figure and marketability): - Unexpired lease term is 55 to 85 years - Ground Rent greater than 0.1% and less than or equal to 0.5% of the property value - Ground Rent escalation is linked to any indices greater than RPI - Ground Rent escalation is linked to the value of the building* - Ground Rent review period is greater than 5 and less than 10 years - Event clauses exist for normal use e.g. changing the carpet, installing a TV aerial, etc - Estate Rent Charges greater than £500 p/a (please provide details of what the charges cover) - Service Charges greater than 0.5% of property value p/a (please provide details of what the charges cover) - Anything that appears onerous, unusual or out of the ordinary Acceptable (no requirement to advise Issuing Office): - Unexpired lease term greater than 85 years - Ground Rent less than or equal to 0.1% of the property value - Ground Rent review period greater than or equal to 10 years - Ground Rent escalation less than or equal to RPI NEW BUILD PROPERTIES (includes office conversions) Unacceptable - advise Issuing Office (Will be declined) - Unexpired lease term less than 125 years on a new build flat or less than 250 years on a new build house (does not apply to Shared Ownership) - Starting Ground Rent greater than 0.1% of the property value - Ground Rent review period less than or equal to every 5 years - Ground Rent doubles less than every 20 years (e.g. doubles every 5, 10 or 15 years) - acceptable if doubles every 20 years or more - Ground Rent is compounded RPI Refer to Issuing Office (Valuer will consider any impact on valuation figure and marketability): - Ground Rent is linked to any indices greater than RPI - Ground Rent is linked to the value of the building* - Event clauses exist for normal use e.g. changing the carpet, installing a TV aerial etc - Estate Rent Charges greater than £500 p/a (please provide details of what the charges cover) - Service Charges greater than 0.5% of property value p/a (please provide details of what the charges cover) - Anything else appears onerous, unusual or out of the ordinary Acceptable (no requirement to advise Issuing Office): - Unexpired lease term greater than or equal to 125 years on a new build flat or greater than or equal to 250 years on a new build house - Starting Ground Rent less than or equal to 0.1% of the property value - Ground Rent review period greater than 5 years - Ground Rent escalation less than or equal to RPI * Where the Ground Rent escalation is linked to the value of the building, please provide the following: - How is the value of the block/unit currently calculated and if the assessment relates to the block(s), how is the Ground Rent calculated/apportioned per property? - The current valuation and Ground Rent for each unit - What is the mechanism for future valuations of the block and how is the Ground Rent calculated/apportioned? - What is the right of appeal? And is this a documented process within the lease? - Who bears the cost of the valuation (and appeal) process? - Confirmation the review period is not less than twenty years. |
| 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 Burnham On Crouch can be a difficult process. We recommend you procure guidance from a conveyancing solicitor and valuer with experience in this area.
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 a wealth of experience procuring Burnham On Crouch lease extensions and further afield, as well as any potential issues which may arise as well as problems with the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal.
Half a year ago Sam, started to get near to the eighty-year mark with the lease on his leasehold apartment in Burnham On Crouch. In buying his property 19 years ago, the lease term was of minimal significance. Luckily, he noticed he needed to take action soon on Extending the lease. Sam arranged for a lease extension at the eleventh hour in July. Sam and the freeholder eventually agreed on sum of £6,000 . If he had missed the deadline, the figure would have increased by at least £1,050.
Mr and Mrs. I Alexander acquired a one bedroom apartment in Burnham On Crouch in February 2000. We are asked if we could shed any light on how much (roughly) price would likely be to prolong the lease by 90 years. Comparative flats in Burnham On Crouch with 100 year plus lease were in the region of £191,000. The mid-range ground rent payable was £65 invoiced every twelve months. The lease came to a finish in 2079. Taking into account 58 years outstanding we approximated the compensation to the freeholder to extend the lease to be within £23,800 and £27,400 not including costs.
Ms Amelia Garcia owned a recently refurbished flat in Burnham On Crouch in November 2002. We are asked if we could shed any light on how much (approximately) price would be for a 90 year extension to my lease. Comparable homes in Burnham On Crouch with an extended lease were worth £250,000. The average amount of ground rent was £50 billed quarterly. The lease expired on 15 August 2090. Having 69 years outstanding we approximated the premium to the landlord for the lease extension to be within £9,500 and £11,000 not including costs.