Mossley Hill leases on residential deteriorating in value. if your lease has about ninety years unexpired, you should start thinking about a lease extension. It is important to recognise that it is that it is desirable for your lease extension to take place before the term of the current lease dips under eighty years - otherwise a higher premium will be due. Leasehold owners in Mossley Hill will usually be legally entitled to a lease extension; however It would be wise to check with a conveyancing solicitor to check if you qualify. In certain circumstances you may not be entitled. There are also strict deadlines and procedures to follow once the process has started so it’s wise to be guided by a conveyancer during the process.
It is generally considered that a property with over one hundred years remaining is worth roughly the equivalent as a freehold. Where an additional 90 years added to any lease with more than 45 years left, the residence will be worth the same as a freehold for many years ahead.
| Lender | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Midshires | |
| Chelsea Building Society | |
| National Westminster Bank | |
| Nationwide Building Society | |
| Virgin |
Lease extensions in Mossley Hill can be a difficult process. We recommend you secure professional help from a lawyer and valuer well versed in the legislation and lease extension process.
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Following protracted negotiations with the landlord of her one bedroom flat in Mossley Hill, Mia commenced the lease extension process as the 80 year mark was fast nearing. The transaction was finalised in April 2013. The freeholder’s costs were kept to an absolute minimum.
Last Christmas we were e-mailed by Ms W King , who acquired a studio apartment in Mossley Hill in May 1997. The dilemma was if we could estimate the price would be to extend the lease by an additional years. Similar residencies in Mossley Hill with a long lease were worth £257,800. The average ground rent payable was £65 billed annually. The lease ran out in 2091. Considering the 65 years outstanding we approximated the compensation to the freeholder to extend the lease to be between £18,100 and £20,800 not including professional charges.
Mrs Abbie Parker completed a first floor apartment in Mossley Hill in November 2011. We are asked if we could estimate the premium would be for a ninety year extension to my lease. Similar homes in Mossley Hill with an extended lease were worth £191,400. The mid-range ground rent payable was £55 collected per annum. The lease finished in 2080. Given that there were 54 years as a residual term we calculated the compensation to the landlord for the lease extension to be within £34,200 and £39,600 exclusive of fees.