On the balance of probabilities where you own a flat in Dulas and Nebo you actually own a long leasehold interest over your property
Leasehold properties in Dulas and Nebo with over one hundred years outstanding on the lease are often referred to as ‘virtual freehold’. This is where the lease value the same as a freehold interest in your home. In such situations there is often little upside in purchasing the freehold unless savings on ground rent and estate charges merit it.
| 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. |
| Bank of Scotland | Minimum 70 years from the date of the mortgage. |
| Godiva Mortgages | 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. |
| Lloyds TSB Scotland | Minimum 70 years from the date of the mortgage. |
| TSB | Minimum of 70 years at mortgage commencement, with 30 years remaining at mortgage redemption. |
Lease extensions in Dulas and Nebo can be a difficult process. We recommend you get professional help from a lawyer and surveyor 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 a wealth of experience dealing with Dulas and Nebo lease extensions and further afield, as well as any potential issues which may arise as well as problems with the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal.
Subsequent to protracted correspondence with the freeholder of her first floor flat in Dulas and Nebo, Phoebe initiated the lease extension process as the 80 year mark was quickly nearing. The transaction was concluded in August 2006. The landlord’s charges were restricted to approximately 700 GBP.
In 2012 we were approached by Mr and Mrs. V Fournier who, having completed a recently refurbished flat in Dulas and Nebo in March 2010. We are asked if we could estimate the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease. Identical flats in Dulas and Nebo with a long lease were worth £173,800. The mid-range ground rent payable was £65 invoiced annually. The lease finished in 2081. Taking into account 55 years remaining we approximated the compensation to the freeholder for the lease extension to be within £31,400 and £36,200 exclusive of fees.
In 2009 we were approached by Mr and Mrs. G Torres who, having purchased a purpose-built flat in Dulas and Nebo in September 1996. The question was if we could estimate the premium could be to extend the lease by an additional years. Similar properties in Dulas and Nebo with an extended lease were worth £235,200. The mid-range amount of ground rent was £45 invoiced yearly. The lease concluded on 11 April 2092. Considering the 66 years remaining we approximated the premium to the landlord for the lease extension to be between £12,400 and £14,200 plus expenses.