On the balance of probabilities where you own a flat in Fir Vale and Wadsley Bridge you actually own a long leasehold interest over your property
Leasehold premises in Fir Vale and Wadsley Bridge with in excess of 100 years left 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 home. In such situations there is often little to be gained by purchasing the reversionary interest unless savings on ground rent and service charges merit it.
| Lender | Requirement |
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| Bank of Scotland | |
| Barnsley Building Society | |
| Coventry Building Society | |
| Nationwide Building Society | |
| Skipton Building Society |
Lease extensions in Fir Vale and Wadsley Bridge can be a difficult process. We recommend you secure guidance from a lawyer and valuer well versed in the legislation and lease extension process.
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14 months ago Liam, started to get near to the 80-year mark with the lease on his first floor apartment in Fir Vale and Wadsley Bridge. Having bought his property two decades ago, the length of the lease was of minimal significance. Luckily, he became aware that he needed to take steps soon on a lease extension. Liam extended the lease at the eleventh hour in September. Liam and the landlord who owned the flat above in the end settled on an amount of £5,500 . If he not met the deadline, the premium would have become more costly by a minimum £1,050.
In 2011 we were approached by Dr Tommy Ali who, having acquired a purpose-built apartment in Fir Vale and Wadsley Bridge in March 1995. The question was if we could approximate the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease. Similar residencies in Fir Vale and Wadsley Bridge with 100 year plus lease were in the region of £183,600. The mid-range ground rent payable was £65 collected per annum. The lease end date was on 16 October 2083. Having 57 years outstanding we estimated the premium to the landlord for the lease extension to be between £28,500 and £33,000 not including professional charges.
Dr B Patel owned a one bedroom flat in Fir Vale and Wadsley Bridge in March 2007. The dilemma was if we could estimate the compensation to the landlord would likely be for a ninety year extension to my lease. Similar properties in Fir Vale and Wadsley Bridge with an extended lease were in the region of £250,000. The mid-range ground rent payable was £50 invoiced per annum. The lease expired on 16 July 2094. Given that there were 68 years left we calculated the compensation to the freeholder to extend the lease to be within £9,500 and £11,000 exclusive of expenses.