Stop! Your Lease Extension in Coningsby Could Be FREE

Many leaseholders in Coningsby 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 Coningsby 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.

Main reasons to commence your Coningsby lease extension


Top reasons for lease extension now:

Increase your lease and increase your Coningsby property value

Unfortunately that a Coningsby residential lease is a deteriorating asset. The lease value drops in proportion to its lease length. The extent of this is taken for granted in the first few years due to the loss of value being disguised by increases in the Coningsby property prices.Once your lease nears 85ish years, you should start considering a lease extension. If lease term dips under eighty years, you will end up paying 50% of the property's 'marriage value' on top of the usual cost of the lease extension to the landlord. Marriage value is the amount of additional value that a lease extension will add the property Most flat owners in Coningsby will be able to extend under the legislation; however a conveyancer will be able to confirm whether you are eligibility. In some cases you may not be entitled. There are also strict deadlines and procedures to follow once the process is initiated and you will need to be guided by your conveyancing solicitor for the duration of the process.

An extended lease has roughly the same value as a freehold

Leasehold premises in Coningsby with over 100 years outstanding on the lease are often referred to as ‘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 maintenance charges merit it.

Lenders may decide not to issue a mortgage with a short lease

Lending institutions have specific criteria when loaning funds charged on leasehold property. Some will simply refrain from lending at all once an unexpired lease term goes beneath a certain unexpired lease term. Many Banks and Building Societies will not consider property with a remaining below seventy years as adequate security. In addition to this being important when selling, it is also relevant where you are seeking to remortgage your Coningsby property.

Lender Requirement
Barnsley Building Society
Chelsea Building Society
Halifax
TSB
The Mortgage Works

Get in touch with one of our Coningsby lease extension solicitors or enfranchisement solicitors

Lease extensions in Coningsby can be a difficult process. We recommend you procure professional help from a conveyancer and surveyor with experience in lease extensions.

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 Coningsby lease extensions and further afield, as well as any potential issues which may arise as well as problems with the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal.

Coningsby Lease Extension Case Studies:

Lucas, Coningsby, Lincolnshire,

Lucas was the the leasehold proprietor of a studio flat in Coningsby on the market with a lease of a little over 72 years remaining. Lucas informally spoke with his landlord being a well known London-based freehold company and enquired on a premium to extend the lease. The freeholder was prepared to give an extension on non-statutory terms taking the lease to 125 years on the basis of a new rent at the outset set at £200 per annum and doubled every twenty five years thereafter. Ordinarily, ground rent would not be due on a lease extension were Lucas to exercise his statutory right. Lucas procured expert advice and secured satisfactory resolution without resorting to tribunal and readily saleable.

Coningsby case:

In 2009 we were called by Mr and Mrs. J Allen who, having completed a studio apartment in Coningsby in February 2002. The question was if we could approximate the premium could be for a 90 year extension to my lease. Similar premises in Coningsby with a long lease were valued around £181,600. The mid-range amount of ground rent was £55 invoiced per annum. The lease ended on 2 January 2078. Considering the 52 years outstanding we calculated the compensation to the landlord for the lease extension to be between £30,400 and £35,200 exclusive of fees.

Coningsby case:

Dr V Mason bought a ground floor flat in Coningsby in March 2007. We are asked if we could approximate the premium would likely be for a ninety year extension to my lease. Comparative residencies in Coningsby with 100 year plus lease were in the region of £285,000. The mid-range ground rent payable was £45 billed annually. The lease came to a finish in 2098. Considering the 72 years as a residual term we estimated the premium to the freeholder for the lease extension to be within £12,400 and £14,200 not including fees.