Stop! Your Lease Extension in Penkridge Could Be FREE

Many leaseholders in Penkridge 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 Penkridge 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.

Main reasons to start your Penkridge lease extension


Why you should start your Penkridge lease extension today:

Increase your lease and increase your Penkridge property value

The closer a domestic lease in Penkridge gets to zero years unexpired, the the greater the reduction in the value of the property. If the residual term has, in excess of 99 years to run then this decrease may be of little impact that being said there will become a stage when a lease has under than eighty years left as part of the premium you will incur is what is known as a marriage value. This could be significant. It is the primary reason why you should consider extending without delay. Most flat owners in Penkridge will qualify for this right; however a conveyancing solicitor will be able to confirm whether you qualify to extend your lease. In limited situations you may not qualify, the most frequent reason being that you have not been the owner of the property for two years.

Penkridge property with a lease extension has roughly the same value as a freehold

Leasehold residencies in Penkridge with over 100 years unexpired on the lease are often referred to as ‘virtual freehold’. This is where the lease value the same as a freehold interest in your premises. In such situations there is often little to be gained by buying the reversionary interest unless savings on ground rent and estate charges justify it.

Lenders may not grant a mortgage with a short lease

Mortgage companies are really clamping down as regards to homes in Penkridge with short leases. For instance you might discover that their lending requirements are stricter and that they adjust interest rates depending on the unexpired lease term. Some may even refuse to lend completely, so if you needed to sell, your remaining options would be to find a cash purchaser, or try your luck at auction thus restricting your market.

Lender Requirement
Barnsley Building Society
Chelsea Building Society
Coventry Building Society
Halifax
Leeds Building Society

Why use us for your lease extension in Penkridge?

Lease extensions in Penkridge can be a difficult process. We recommend you secure professional help from a lawyer and surveyor 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 Penkridge lease extensions and further afield, as well as any potential issues which may arise as well as problems with the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal.

Penkridge Lease Extension Case Summaries:

Austin, Penkridge, Staffordshire,

Austin was the the leasehold owner of a high value flat in Penkridge being sold with a lease of a little over 61 years unexpired. Austin on an informal basis approached his landlord a well known Manchester-based freehold company and enquired on a premium to extend the lease. The landlord was keen to give an extension on non-statutory terms taking the lease to 125 years subject to a new rent to start with set at £150 per annum and doubled every 25 years thereafter. Ordinarily, ground rent would not be due on a lease extension were Austin to exercise his statutory right. Austin procured expert legal guidance and was able to make a more informed judgement and deal with the matter and ending up with a market value flat.

Penkridge case:

Mr and Mrs. H Anderson bought a basement flat in Penkridge in February 2001. We are asked if we could shed any light on how much (approximately) price would be to prolong the lease by an additional years. Identical premises in Penkridge with an extended lease were worth £267,600. The mid-range ground rent payable was £65 collected per annum. The lease finished on 6 August 2093. Considering the 67 years as a residual term we estimated the premium to the freeholder for the lease extension to be between £14,300 and £16,400 plus legals.

Penkridge case:

Last Autumn we were approach by Mr A López , who owned a basement apartment in Penkridge in June 2007. The dilemma was if we could approximate the compensation to the landlord would be for a ninety year lease extension. Comparable properties in Penkridge with a long lease were in the region of £206,200. The mid-range amount of ground rent was £60 collected every twelve months. The lease came to a finish on 12 November 2082. Given that there were 56 years remaining we estimated the premium to the freeholder for the lease extension to be within £31,400 and £36,200 exclusive of expenses.