Stop! Your Lease Extension in Finchampstead Could Be FREE

Many leaseholders in Finchampstead 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 Finchampstead 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 Finchampstead lease extension


Why you should commence your Finchampstead lease extension today:

A Finchampstead lease depreciates with the years remaining on the lease.

The nearer a domestic lease in Finchampstead gets to zero years unexpired, the the greater the reduction in the value of the property. Where the residual term has, in excess of 100 years remaining then this decrease may be fractional that being said there will become a point in time when a lease has less than 80 years unexpired as part of the premium you will incur is what is known as a marriage value. This could increase sharply the cost. It is the primary reason why you should extend the lease without delay. The majority of flat owners in Finchampstead will meet the qualifying criteria; that being said a lawyer will be able to confirm whether you qualify to extend your lease. In certain situations you may not qualify, the most frequent reason being that you have not been the owner of the property for two years.

An extended lease is almost the same value as a freehold

Leasehold residencies in Finchampstead with more than 100 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 buying the freehold unless savings on ground rent and maintenance charges merit it.

Lenders may not loan monies on a short lease

Banks and building societies vary in their lending requirements. Some set the bar at 75 years remaining on the lease; others may be prepared to lend with anything with more than 70 years. With less than 60 years, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage in the first place.

Lender Requirement
Accord Mortgages
Barclays plc
Birmingham Midshires
Leeds Building Society
National Westminster Bank

Why use us for your lease extension in Finchampstead?

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

Finchampstead Lease Extension Example Cases:

Daniel, Finchampstead, Berkshire,

Daniel was the the leasehold owner of a 2 bedroom flat in Finchampstead on the market with a lease of just over sixty years unexpired. Daniel informally contacted his freeholder being a well known Manchester-based freehold company and enquired on a premium to extend the lease. The freeholder was prepared to grant an extension on non-statutory terms taking the lease to 125 years subject to a new rent at the outset set at £150 per annum and doubled every twenty five years thereafter. Ordinarily, ground rent would not be due on a lease extension were Daniel to invoke his statutory right. Daniel procured expert legal guidance and secured an acceptable resolution informally and sell the property.

Finchampstead case:

Last Summer we were e-mailed by Dr Abbie Ramírez , who completed a basement apartment in Finchampstead in March 1995. We are asked if we could approximate the compensation to the landlord would be to prolong the lease by ninety years. Identical properties in Finchampstead with 100 year plus lease were in the region of £193,400. The mid-range ground rent payable was £65 collected yearly. The lease ended in 2085. Having 59 years remaining we approximated the premium to the freeholder to extend the lease to be between £21,900 and £25,200 exclusive of legals.

Finchampstead case:

Last Winter we were called by Ms Ashleigh Flores , who owned a first floor apartment in Finchampstead in August 2003. We are asked if we could approximate the price would be to prolong the lease by 90 years. Similar flats in Finchampstead with 100 year plus lease were in the region of £255,000. The average amount of ground rent was £50 invoiced per annum. The lease concluded on 20 July 2096. Considering the 70 years left we calculated the premium to the freeholder for the lease extension to be within £10,500 and £12,000 not including fees.