Ystalyfera leases on residential deteriorating in value. Where your lease has approximately ninety years remaining, you should start thinking about a lease extension. If lease term is under eighty years, you will then be required to pay half of the property's 'marriage value' on top of the usual cost of the lease extension to the landlord. Marriage value is the amount of extra value that a lease extension will add to the property. Leasehold owners in Ystalyfera will usually be legally entitled to a lease extension; however a solicitor will confirm if you qualify. In certain circumstances you may not qualify. There are also strict deadlines and steps to follow once the process is triggered so it’s sensible to be guided by a conveyancer during the process.
It is conventional wisdom that a residential leasehold with over one hundred years remaining is worth roughly the same as a freehold. Where an additional 90 years added to all but the shortest lease, the residence will be equivalent in value to a freehold for many years in the future.
| Lender | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Barclays plc | |
| Godiva Mortgages | |
| Halifax | |
| National Westminster Bank | |
| The Mortgage Works |
Lease extensions in Ystalyfera can be a difficult process. We recommend you get guidance from a lawyer and surveyor well versed in the legislation and lease extension process.
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Two years ago Callum, came seriously close to the 80-year threshold with the lease on his leasehold flat in Ystalyfera. In buying his property 18 years ago, the unexpired term was of minimal significance. by good luck, he realised he needed to take action soon on Extending the lease. Callum extended the lease just under the wire last May. Callum and the landlord ultimately agreed on an amount of £6,000 . If the lease had fallen to less than eighty years, the price would have increased by a minimum £1,100.
In 2012 we were called by Mr and Mrs. J Alexander who, having bought a newly refurbished flat in Ystalyfera in June 2009. We are asked if we could approximate the premium would be for a ninety year extension to my lease. Comparable residencies in Ystalyfera with 100 year plus lease were in the region of £245,000. The mid-range amount of ground rent was £45 billed monthly. The lease concluded on 1 August 2094. Considering the 68 years remaining we calculated the premium to the freeholder for the lease extension to be between £9,500 and £11,000 not including costs.
In 2012 we were phoned by Ms U Miller who, having acquired a purpose-built flat in Ystalyfera in January 1996. The question was if we could approximate the price could be to prolong the lease by ninety years. Similar residencies in Ystalyfera with an extended lease were valued about £285,000. The mid-range amount of ground rent was £55 invoiced monthly. The lease came to a finish on 21 November 2105. Considering the 79 years as a residual term we estimated the premium to the landlord for the lease extension to be within £13,300 and £15,400 exclusive of costs.