As the the remaining lease term of a Ham residential lease diminished so does its value and therefore the value of your property. If the lease has, over one hundred years to run then this decrease may be of little impact nevertheless there will become a point in time when a lease has less than eighty years remaining as part of the premium you will incur is what is known as a marriage value. This could increase markedly the cost. It is the main logic behind why you should consider extending without delay. Most flat owners in Ham will qualify for this right; nevertheless a lawyer can advise whether you qualify to extend your lease. In limited situations you may not qualify, the most common reason being that you have not been the owner of the property for two years.
It is conventional wisdom that a residential leasehold with over 100 years unexpired lease term is worth roughly the equivalent as a freehold. Where an further ninety years added to all but the shortest lease, the residence will be equivalent in value to a freehold for many years ahead.
| Lender | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bank of Scotland | Minimum 70 years from the date of the mortgage. |
| Barclays plc | Leases with less than 70 years at the commencement of the mortgage should be declined (see exception below). Leases with greater than 70 years but fewer than 85 years remaining must be referred to issuing office. Leases with fewer than 70 years should only be referred to the issuing office where the following scenario applies, as discretion may be applied subject to bank approval: • Property is located in any of the following prestigious developments: Cadogan, Crown, Grosvenor, Howard de Walden, Portman or Wellcome Trust Estates in Central London AND • The value of the property subject to the short remaining term is £500,000 or more AND • The loan to value does not exceed 90% for purchases, 90% like for like re-mortgages, 80% for re-mortgages with any element of capital raising and 80% for existing Barclays mortgage borrowers applying for additional borrowing; |
| 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. |
| Halifax | Minimum 70 years from the date of the mortgage. |
| Virgin | 85 years at the time of completion. If it's less, we require it to be extended on or before completion. |
Lease extensions in Ham 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 a wealth of experience dealing with Ham lease extensions and further afield, as well as any potential issues which may arise as well as problems with the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal.
Eli owned a 2 bedroom apartment in Ham being marketed with a lease of a few days over fifty eight years outstanding. Eli informally contacted his landlord being a well known local-based freehold company and enquired on a premium to extend the lease. The landlord was keen to agree an extension on non-statutory terms taking the lease to 125 years on the basis of a new rent to start with set at £100 per annum and increase every 25 years thereafter. Ordinarily, ground rent would not be due on a lease extension were Eli to exercise his statutory right. Eli obtained expert legal guidance and was able to make a more informed judgement and handle with the matter and sell the property.
Mr Sebastian François was assigned a lease of a garden flat in Ham in July 1999. We are asked if we could shed any light on how much (roughly) price would likely be to extend the lease by 90 years. Identical properties in Ham with an extended lease were valued about £225,800. The mid-range ground rent payable was £60 billed yearly. The lease termination date was on 12 July 2085. Having 60 years unexpired we estimated the compensation to the freeholder to extend the lease to be between £25,700 and £29,600 plus fees.
An example of a Lease Extension matter before the tribunal for a Ham premises is Flat D 15 Claremont Gardens in September 2013. TheTribunal determined in accordance with section48 and Schedule13 of the Leasehold Reform,Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 that the premium for the extended lease should be fourteen thousand one hundred and eighty seven pounds (£14,187.00) This case was in relation to 1 flat.