Using our online freehold calculator, you can estimate the cost of collectively purchasing the freehold of your building with your fellow leaseholders. To use our calculator, youâll need the following figures:
Many other variables can affect the total cost of collective enfranchisement, such as the expected increase in your propertyâs value, the marriage value, interest rates and forecasted inflation. As such, our calculator uses default values for these variables.
You should only use our calculator to estimate the cost of buying freehold. Itâs a good starting point, but youâll need our experts to produce a detailed report before you start committing to long-term financial decision.
Using our online freehold calculator, you can estimate the cost of collectively purchasing the freehold of your building with your fellow leaseholders. To use our calculator, youâll need the following figures:
Many other variables can affect the total cost of collective enfranchisement, such as the expected increase in your propertyâs value, the marriage value, interest rates and forecasted inflation. As such, our calculator uses default values for these variables.
You should only use our calculator to estimate the cost of buying freehold. Itâs a good starting point, but youâll need our experts to produce a detailed report before you start committing to long-term financial decision.
The location and size of the freehold building play prominent roles in determining the cost of collective enfranchisement. But the number of flats in the building and participating leaseholders also affects the outcome, as does the average length of time remaining on each leaseholderâs lease and the potential increase in value of your building.
When determining the total cost of collective enfranchisement, you should bear the following in mind:
Marriage Value
The value of your leasehold flat will likely rise after you purchase the freehold. Your freeholder is entitled to 50% of this increase in value on any leases with less than 80 years unexpired.
Compensation
If you decide to collectively buy your freehold building, your landlordâs financial interests may take a hit. For example, if your freeholderâs other leaseholds lose value as a direct cause of collective enfranchisement, youâll be liable to pay them some compensation.
Purchase the freehold in partnership with your fellow leaseholders, and you could increase the value of your flat dramatically. But that doesnât mean collective enfranchisement is always the best option.
The potential benefits of collective enfranchisement include:
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