The nearer a domestic lease in Kington gets to zero years unexpired, the the greater the reduction in the value of the property. If the residual term has, in excess of one hundred years remaining then this decrease may be negligible nevertheless there will become a point in time when a lease has fewer than eighty years remaining as part of the premium you will incur is what is termed as a marriage value. This could be significant. It is the primary rational as to why you should consider extending without delay. Most flat owners in Kington will qualify for this right; however a conveyancer can confirm whether you are eligible for a lease extension. In certain situations you may not qualify, the most common reason being that you have not been the owner of the property for two years.
Leasehold residencies in Kington with more than 100 years remaining on the lease are often referred to as ‘virtual freehold’. This is where the lease value the same as a freehold interest in your premises. In such situations there is often little to be gained by purchasing the reversionary interest unless savings on ground rent and estate charges justify it.
| Lender | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Midshires | Minimum 70 years from the date of the mortgage. |
| Chelsea Building Society | 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. |
| National Westminster Bank | Mortgage term plus 30 years. For Shared Ownership, the remaining term of the lease must be at least 75 years plus the term of the mortgage at the outset of the mortgage. |
| Skipton Building Society | 85 years from the date of completion of the mortgage For Buy to Let cases: - lettings must not breach any of the lessee’s covenants; and - consent of the lessor to lettings must be obtained if necessary |
| Royal Bank of Scotland | Mortgage term plus 30 years. |
Lease extensions in Kington can be a difficult process. We recommend you get professional help from a conveyancing solicitor and valuer with experience in this area.
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Subsequent to lengthy negotiations with the freeholder of her two bedroom apartment in Kington, Chloe initiated the lease extension process just as her lease was approaching the all-important 80-year mark. The lease extension was concluded in September 2006. The freeholder’s charges were restricted to under 550 GBP.
Mr and Mrs. L Baker owned a basement apartment in Kington in July 2003. The question was if we could approximate the compensation to the landlord could be for a ninety year extension to my lease. Comparative properties in Kington with an extended lease were worth £267,600. The mid-range ground rent payable was £65 billed monthly. The lease came to a finish on 1 October 2093. Taking into account 67 years left we estimated the compensation to the landlord to extend the lease to be between £14,300 and £16,400 not including costs.
In 2013 we were approached by Dr C Turner who, having took over the lease of a first floor flat in Kington in November 2010. The question was if we could estimate the price would be for a ninety year extension to my lease. Identical residencies in Kington with an extended lease were in the region of £201,200. The mid-range amount of ground rent was £55 invoiced yearly. The lease elapsed on 13 March 2082. Considering the 56 years outstanding we calculated the compensation to the freeholder to extend the lease to be within £31,400 and £36,200 not including professional charges.