Chances are that if you own a flat in Norris Green you actually own a long leasehold interest over your property
It is generally accepted that a residential leasehold with over 100 years remaining is worth approximately the same as a freehold. Where an further ninety years added to all but the shortest lease, the property will be worth the same as a freehold for many years ahead.
| Lender | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Accord Mortgages | |
| Barclays plc | |
| Nationwide Building Society | |
| Santander | |
| Yorkshire Building Society |
Regardless of whether you are a tenant or a freeholder in Norris Green,the lease extension lawyers that we work with will always be prepared to discuss any residential leasehold matters and offer you the benefit of their experience and the close ties they enjoy with Norris Green valuers.
In the wake of eight months of protracted correspondence with the landlord of her basement flat in Norris Green, Naomi started the lease extension process just as her lease was approaching the all-important 80-year deadline. The transaction was concluded in January 2010. The landlord’s costs were restricted to under 650 pounds.
Dr Milo Taylor bought a first floor apartment in Norris Green in September 1998. We are asked if we could estimate the premium could be for a ninety year extension to my lease. Comparable premises in Norris Green with 100 year plus lease were valued around £295,000. The average ground rent payable was £45 collected per annum. The lease ended in 2100. Having 74 years unexpired we approximated the premium to the landlord for the lease extension to be between £8,600 and £9,800 plus fees.
Last year we were e-mailed by Mr and Mrs. E Lewis , who took over the lease of a one bedroom flat in Norris Green in September 1997. We are asked if we could shed any light on how much (roughly) premium could be to extend the lease by an additional years. Similar homes in Norris Green with 100 year plus lease were in the region of £243,000. The mid-range ground rent payable was £65 invoiced every twelve months. The lease terminated on 10 August 2089. Taking into account 63 years left we approximated the compensation to the freeholder for the lease extension to be between £20,000 and £23,000 plus professional charges.