Stop! Your Lease Extension in Mancot Could Be FREE

Many leaseholders in Mancot 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 Mancot 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 commence your Mancot lease extension


Top reasons for lease extension now:

A Mancot lease depreciates with the years remaining on the lease.

The market value of a leasehold property in Mancot depends on how many years the lease has left to run. If it is close to or less than 80 years you should envisage problems on re-sale, so it is recommended to arrange for a lease extension before buying. It is preferable to start the lease extension process when a lease still has 82 years remaining so that formalities can be finalised ahead of the 80 year threshold. Current legislation entitles Mancot qualifying lessees to obtain a lease extension of 90 years on top of the remaining length of the lease at a peppercorn rent (that is, rent free). The reason of the valuation is to arrive at an opinion of the amount payable by the lessee to the freeholder for the acquisition of the lease extension.

An extended lease is almost the same value as a freehold

It is generally considered that a property with over one hundred years remaining is worth approximately the same as a freehold. Where an further ninety years added to any lease with more than 35 years remaining, the residence will be worth the same as a freehold for many years in the future.

Lenders may not grant a mortgage on a short lease

Most high street banks are tightening their criteria and many now want flats to have a minimum of 60 if not 70 years remaining at the expiry of the mortgage. Considering a number of flats in Mancot were built in the fifties, sixties and seventies this means many now require lease extensions if they wish to obtain a mortgage.

Lender Requirement
Accord Mortgages
Nationwide Building Society
Skipton Building Society
Royal Bank of Scotland
Yorkshire Building Society

Get in touch with one of our Mancot lease extension solicitors or enfranchisement solicitors

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

Mancot Lease Extension Case Studies:

Finn, Mancot, Flintshire

Two years ago Finn, came very near to the 80-year threshold with the lease on his one bedroom apartment in Mancot. In buying his property two decades ago, the length of the lease was of minimal bearing. Luckily, he realised he would soon be paying way over the odds for Extending the lease. Finn was able to extend his lease just ahead of time last January. Finn and the landlord who owned the flat above subsequently settled on an amount of £5,500 . If he had missed the deadline, the price would have escalated by at least £1,025.

Mancot case:

Last August we were phoned by Ms E Watson , who was assigned a lease of a studio flat in Mancot in June 1996. We are asked if we could shed any light on how much (approximately) compensation to the landlord would likely be to prolong the lease by ninety years. Comparative homes in Mancot with 100 year plus lease were in the region of £280,000. The average amount of ground rent was £45 invoiced yearly. The lease elapsed on 10 January 2096. Taking into account 70 years unexpired we estimated the premium to the freeholder for the lease extension to be within £12,400 and £14,200 plus expenses.

Mancot case:

Mr and Mrs. M Gunderson took over the lease of a one bedroom apartment in Mancot in October 2009. We are asked if we could estimate the premium would likely be for a ninety year extension to my lease. Comparable homes in Mancot with a long lease were worth £223,400. The mid-range ground rent payable was £60 billed per annum. The lease expired on 21 February 2085. Considering the 59 years outstanding we calculated the compensation to the freeholder to extend the lease to be within £27,600 and £31,800 exclusive of professional charges.