Stop! Your Lease Extension in Ryton Could Be FREE

Many leaseholders in Ryton 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 Ryton 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 Ryton lease extension


Main reasons to commence your Ryton lease extension today:

A Ryton leasehold property depreciates with the years remaining on the lease.

Ryton leases on residential properties are gradually losing value. if your lease has approximately ninety years unexpired, you should start considering the need for a lease extension. Eighty years is a significant number: when the remaining term of a lease falls below this level then you begin incurring an additional element called marriage value. Leasehold owners in Ryton will mostly be legally entitled to a lease extension; however it’s a good idea to check with a conveyancing solicitor to check if you qualify. In certain circumstances you may not be entitled. There are also strict timetables and steps to follow once the process has started so it’s best to be guided by a conveyancing solicitor during the process.

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

Leasehold properties in Ryton with over 100 years outstanding on the lease are sometimes referred to as ‘virtual freehold’. This is where the lease value the same as a freehold interest in your premises. In such circumstances there is often little upside in purchasing the reversionary interest unless savings on ground rent and estate charges justify it.

Mortgage lenders may not lend with a short lease

Lenders are really clamping down as regards to homes in Ryton with short leases. For example you may find that their lending requirements are stricter and that they alter interest rates depending on the unexpired lease term. Some may even refrain from lending completely, so if you needed to sell, your only options would be to find a cash buyer, or try your luck at auction thus limiting the amount of prospective buyers.

Lender Requirement
Chelsea Building Society
Leeds Building Society
Nationwide Building Society
Skipton Building Society
The Mortgage Works

Why use us for your lease extension in Ryton?

Lease extensions in Ryton can be a difficult process. We recommend you obtain guidance from a conveyancer and valuer with experience in lease extensions.

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 a wealth of experience procuring Ryton lease extensions and further afield, as well as any potential issues which may arise as well as problems with the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal.

Ryton Lease Extension Case Studies:

Seth, Ryton, Tyne And Wear,

Seth owned a high value apartment in Ryton being sold with a lease of a few days over 59 years left. Seth informally approached his landlord being a well known Manchester-based freehold company for a lease extension. The landlord was keen to grant an extension on non-statutory terms taking the lease to 125 years on the basis of an increased rent to £125 per annum. No ground rent would be due on a lease extension were Seth to invoke his statutory right. Seth obtained expert advice and was able to make an informed judgement and handle with the matter and readily saleable.

Ryton case:

In 2012 we were e-mailed by Mrs Tia Bertrand who, having purchased a garden flat in Ryton in July 2009. We are asked if we could estimate the premium would likely be for a ninety year extension to my lease. Identical residencies in Ryton with a long lease were worth £250,000. The mid-range amount of ground rent was £50 billed per annum. The lease finished in 2095. Having 69 years left we estimated the compensation to the freeholder to extend the lease to be between £9,500 and £11,000 exclusive of fees.

Ryton case:

Dr Kyle Turner purchased a newly refurbished apartment in Ryton in November 1999. We are asked if we could approximate the price would likely be for a 90 year lease extension. Identical properties in Ryton with 100 year plus lease were valued about £290,000. The mid-range amount of ground rent was £60 billed quarterly. The lease concluded on 17 October 2106. Considering the 80 years outstanding we calculated the premium to the freeholder to extend the lease to be between £13,300 and £15,400 exclusive of fees.