Stop! Your Lease Extension in Murton Could Be FREE

Many leaseholders in Murton 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 Murton 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.

Why you should start your Murton lease extension


Why you should commence your Murton lease extension today:

Increase your lease and increase your Murton property value

The closer a domestic lease in Murton gets to zero years unexpired, the more it reduces the value of the property. Where the lease has, beyond 125 years to run then this decrease may be fractional nevertheless there will become a stage when a lease has under than 80 years unexpired as part of the premium you will incur is what is known as a marriage value. This could be significant. It is the main reason why you should extend the lease sooner rather than later. Many flat owners in Murton will qualify for this right; that being said a lawyer can advise whether you qualify for a lease extension. 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.

Murton property with a lease extension is almost the same value as a freehold

It is generally accepted that a residential leasehold with over 100 years unexpired lease term is worth roughly the equivalent as a freehold. Where an additional ninety years added to all but the shortest lease, the residence will be equivalent in value to a freehold for decades to come.

Mortgage lenders may decide not to issue a mortgage with a short lease

Most banks have constrained their lending criteria in the last ten years and borrowers are encountering difficulties in arranging finance or re-mortgage against property with shorter lease terms, particularly under seventy years as they are considered to be deficient for lending purposes.

Lender Requirement
Barnsley Building Society 60 years from the date of the mortgage application subject to 35 years remaining at the end of the mortgage term.
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.
Lloyds TSB Scotland Minimum 70 years from the date 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

Why use us for your lease extension in Murton?

Lease extensions in Murton can be a difficult process. We recommend you get professional help from a conveyancing solicitor 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 in-depth market knowledge dealing with Murton lease extensions and further afield, as well as any potential issues which may arise as well as problems with the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal.

Murton Lease Extension Example Cases:

Teddy, Murton, County Durham

During the course of the last few months Teddy, came critically near to the 80-year threshold with the lease on his leasehold apartment in Murton. In buying his property two decades ago, the unexpired term was of no bearing. Thankfully, he recognised he needed to take action soon on a lease extension. Teddy arranged for a lease extension just under the wire last September. Teddy and the freeholder via the management company ultimately settled on a premium of £5,500 . If he failed to meet the deadline, the price would have become more exhorbitant by a minimum £950.

Murton case:

Dr Jude Wood bought a purpose-built apartment in Murton in March 2004. We are asked if we could estimate the premium would be for a ninety year extension to my lease. Comparative premises in Murton with a long lease were valued around £252,800. The average amount of ground rent was £65 collected per annum. The lease lapsed in 2091. Having 65 years unexpired we approximated the compensation to the landlord to extend the lease to be within £17,100 and £19,800 plus legals.

Murton case:

Last month we were approach by Dr D Collins , who purchased a garden flat in Murton in October 2008. The dilemma was if we could approximate the premium would likely be for a ninety year lease extension. Similar residencies in Murton with a long lease were in the region of £191,400. The mid-range amount of ground rent was £55 invoiced yearly. The lease ended on 5 April 2080. Considering the 54 years remaining we estimated the premium to the freeholder for the lease extension to be between £34,200 and £39,600 exclusive of fees.