Chances are that where you own a flat in Water Orton you actually own a long leasehold interest over your property
Leasehold properties in Water Orton with over one hundred 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 buying the reversionary interest unless savings on ground rent and estate charges justify it.
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| Godiva Mortgages | |
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| Virgin |
Irrespective of whether you are a tenant or a freeholder in Water Orton,the lease extension solicitors 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 Water Orton valuers.
Trailing unsuccessful discussions with the freeholder of her purpose-built flat in Water Orton, Isabel started the lease extension process just as the lease was coming close to the crucial eighty-year mark. The transaction was concluded in March 2015. The freeholder’s fees were restricted to about 700 GBP.
Dr Lydia González acquired a basement flat in Water Orton in September 2010. We are asked if we could approximate the compensation to the landlord would be to extend the lease by ninety years. Comparative properties in Water Orton with a long lease were in the region of £166,800. The mid-range ground rent payable was £50 billed quarterly. The lease finished on 23 July 2076. Having 50 years unexpired we calculated the compensation to the freeholder to extend the lease to be within £32,300 and £37,400 exclusive of expenses.
Last Winter we were phoned by Mr K González , who completed a first floor apartment in Water Orton in November 2011. The dilemma was if we could estimate the price would likely be to prolong the lease by ninety years. Similar residencies in Water Orton with an extended lease were worth £280,000. The mid-range amount of ground rent was £45 billed every twelve months. The lease elapsed on 3 February 2096. Having 70 years unexpired we calculated the compensation to the landlord for the lease extension to be between £12,400 and £14,200 plus legals.