Stop! Your Lease Extension in Ogmore By Sea Could Be FREE

Many leaseholders in Ogmore By Sea 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 Ogmore By Sea 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 commence your Ogmore By Sea lease extension


Top reasons for lease extension now:

Increase your lease and increase your Ogmore By Sea property value

The only way is down when it comes to Ogmore By Sea lease terms. Ogmore By Sea flats that have a residual term fewer than eighty years will reduce in value at a rapid rate, and the cost to extend your lease will go up.

An extended lease is almost the same value as a freehold

Leasehold premises in Ogmore By Sea with over 100 years left on the lease are often referred to as ‘virtual freehold’. This is where the lease value the same as a freehold interest in your property. In such situations there is often little to be gained by purchasing the reversionary interest unless savings on ground rent and maintenance charges justify it.

Mortgage lenders may not finance a property with a short lease

Mortgage Lenders differ in their lending criteria. Some set the bar at 75 years remaining on the lease; others may be prepared to lend with anything in excess seventy years. Below sixty years, it may be problematic to obtain a mortgage at all.

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.
Leeds Building Society 85 years remaining from the start 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
TSB Minimum of 70 years at mortgage commencement, with 30 years remaining at mortgage redemption.

Why use us for your lease extension in Ogmore By Sea?

Using our service will provide you increased control over the value of your Ogmore By Sea leasehold, as your property will be more valuable and saleable in terms of lease length should you wish to sell. The conveyancing solicitors that we work with have a wealth of experience of handling many hundreds of lease extensions or freehold purchase transactions.

Ogmore By Sea Lease Extension Example Cases:

Zachary, Ogmore By Sea, Vale Of Glamorgan,

Zachary owned a high value apartment in Ogmore By Sea being marketed with a lease of fraction over 59 years outstanding. Zachary on an informal basis approached his landlord a well known Manchester-based freehold company and enquired on a premium to extend the lease. The freeholder indicated a willingness to grant an extension taking the lease to 125 years on the basis of an increased rent to £50 yearly. No ground rent would be payable on a lease extension were Zachary to exercise his statutory right. Zachary procured expert advice and was able to make an informed decision and handle with the matter and sell the flat.

Ogmore By Sea case:

Last Summer we were called by Mr and Mrs. B Brown , who bought a studio flat in Ogmore By Sea in March 2001. The question was if we could shed any light on how much (approximately) price would likely be for a 90 year lease extension. Similar properties in Ogmore By Sea with an extended lease were worth £201,200. The average ground rent payable was £55 invoiced monthly. The lease expired on 18 March 2082. Having 56 years outstanding we calculated the premium to the landlord for the lease extension to be within £31,400 and £36,200 exclusive of expenses.

Ogmore By Sea case:

Mr P Green purchased a studio flat in Ogmore By Sea in May 2001. We are asked if we could shed any light on how much (roughly) price would be to prolong the lease by a further 90 years. Similar homes in Ogmore By Sea with 100 year plus lease were in the region of £300,000. The average ground rent payable was £50 billed annually. The lease ran out on 2 August 2102. Considering the 76 years as a residual term we estimated the premium to the freeholder to extend the lease to be within £8,600 and £9,800 exclusive of legals.