Stop! Your Lease Extension in Camberley Could Be FREE

Many leaseholders in Camberley are unaware that their original lawyer had a duty to warn them about future mortgageability and saleability issues. Before you pay thousands to your freeholder, let us audit your purchase history. You might have a claim that pays for your lease extension in full

If you are facing a significant premium because your lease in Camberley has dropped toward the 80-year mark, your previous lawyer may be at fault. Our panel of experts specialise in recovering lease extension costs from negligent firms who failed to protect your investment.

Top reasons for Camberley lease extension


Why you should start your Camberley lease extension today:

A Camberley leasehold property depreciates with the years remaining on the lease.

The only way is down when it comes to Camberley lease terms. Camberley properties that have a remaining term lower than 80 years will de-escalate in value even faster, and the cost to extend your lease will go up.

An extended lease is almost the same value as a freehold

Leasehold properties in Camberley with more than one hundred years outstanding 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 property. In such situations there is often little to be gained by purchasing the reversionary interest unless savings on ground rent and estate charges merit it.

Lending institutions will not loan monies with a short lease

Mortgage companies do not lend on short residential leases. You most probably encounter difficulties if you want to sell your flat in Camberley if the remaining lease term is less than the criteria set by most mortgage companies. Different lenders have different requirements but generally theyrequire an unexpired term of at least 65 years.

Lender Requirement
Bank of Scotland Minimum 70 years from the date of the mortgage.
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.
Coventry Building Society 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.
TSB Minimum of 70 years at mortgage commencement, with 30 years remaining at mortgage redemption.

Why use us for your lease extension in Camberley?

Lease extensions in Camberley can be a difficult process. We recommend you get guidance from a lawyer and valuer 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 Camberley lease extensions and further afield, as well as any potential issues which may arise as well as problems with the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal.

Camberley Lease Extension Example Cases:

Sophia, Camberley, Surrey,

Following unsuccessful discussions with the freeholder of her first floor apartment in Camberley, Sophia commenced the lease extension process as the 80 year deadline was swiftly advancing. The transaction was concluded in February 2014. The landlord’s fees were kept to an absolute minimum.

Camberley case:

Last year we were phoned by Dr Daniel Miller , who took over the lease of a studio apartment in Camberley in September 2011. We are asked if we could estimate the price would likely be for a 90 year lease extension. Comparable homes in Camberley with 100 year plus lease were valued about £193,400. The average ground rent payable was £65 billed yearly. The lease came to a finish in 2085. Considering the 59 years outstanding we estimated the compensation to the landlord to extend the lease to be within £21,900 and £25,200 exclusive of expenses.

Camberley case:

Last Summer we were contacted by Mrs Caitlin García , who took over the lease of a first floor apartment in Camberley in February 2001. The dilemma was if we could estimate the compensation to the landlord would likely be for a 90 year lease extension. Identical premises in Camberley with an extended lease were valued about £255,000. The average ground rent payable was £50 collected yearly. The lease ended on 23 September 2096. Having 70 years remaining we calculated the compensation to the freeholder for the lease extension to be between £9,500 and £11,000 plus costs.