Stop! Your Lease Extension in North Ferriby Could Be FREE

Many leaseholders in North Ferriby 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 North Ferriby 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.

Top reasons for North Ferriby lease extension


Top reasons for lease extension now:

Increase your lease and increase your North Ferriby property value

Unfortunately that a North Ferriby residential lease is a deteriorating asset. The lease value reduces in proportion to its lease length. The extent of this is not fully appreciated in the first few years due to the loss of value being disguised by increases in the North Ferriby property market.Once your lease nears 85ish years, you need to start considering a lease extension. An important point to note is that it is desirable for lease extension to take place before the term of the existing lease falls lower than eighty years - otherwise a higher premium will be payable. Most flat owners in North Ferriby will be able to extend under the legislation; however a conveyancer will be able to clarify if you qualify for an extension. In some situations you may not qualify. There are also strict timeframes and procedures to follow once the process is initiated and you will need to be guided by your conveyancer from beginning to end of the formalities.

An extended lease is almost the same value as a freehold

Leasehold residencies in North Ferriby with more than one hundred years outstanding on the lease are often regarded as a ‘virtual freehold’. This is where the lease value the same as a freehold interest in your home. In such situations there is often little to be gained by purchasing the freehold unless savings on ground rent and estate charges warrant it.

Mortgage lenders may not grant a mortgage on a short lease

Lenders do not like short residential leases. You most probably encounter difficulties if you wish to sell your flat in North Ferriby if the remaining lease term is less than the criteria set by most mortgage companies. Different lenders have different criteria but on the whole they are looking for a minimum remaining lease term of seventy years.

Lender Requirement
Barnsley Building Society
Birmingham Midshires
Godiva Mortgages
TSB
The Mortgage Works

Get in touch with one of our North Ferriby lease extension solicitors or enfranchisement solicitors

Using our service will provide you increased control over the value of your North Ferriby leasehold, as your property will be more valuable and marketable in relation to the lease length should you wish to sell. The lawyers that we work with are well versed in the legislation handling many hundreds of lease extensions or freehold purchase transactions.

North Ferriby Lease Extension Example Cases:

Ethan, North Ferriby, East Yorkshire

Half a year ago Ethan, started to get near to the eighty-year threshold with the lease on his purpose- built apartment in North Ferriby. Having purchased his home two decades ago, the length of the lease was of no importance. As luck would have it, he became aware that he would soon be paying an escalated premium for Extending the lease. Ethan extended the lease at the eleventh hour last March. Ethan and the landlord who owned the flat above eventually agreed on the final figure of £6,000 . If he not met the deadline, the amount would have become more exhorbitant by a minimum £1,050.

North Ferriby case:

Mr and Mrs. G Clark moved into a one bedroom flat in North Ferriby in March 2006. The dilemma was if we could estimate the compensation to the landlord would likely be for a 90 year lease extension. Comparative properties in North Ferriby with 100 year plus lease were in the region of £285,000. The average ground rent payable was £55 billed per annum. The lease terminated on 23 February 2105. Considering the 79 years as a residual term we calculated the premium to the landlord for the lease extension to be between £13,300 and £15,400 exclusive of professional charges.

North Ferriby case:

Dr Abigail Michel bought a one bedroom flat in North Ferriby in March 2009. We are asked if we could approximate the compensation to the landlord would likely be to extend the lease by an additional years. Similar residencies in North Ferriby with an extended lease were valued around £193,400. The mid-range ground rent payable was £65 billed monthly. The lease finished on 2 October 2085. Having 59 years remaining we estimated the compensation to the freeholder to extend the lease to be within £21,900 and £25,200 not including fees.