Most lenders insist that a term of at least 35 years must exist on a lease in addition to the required mortgage term. Therefore, if a borrower requests a 25 year mortgage term the remaining lease term must be at least 60 years. If the remaining lease term is shorter, the lease will need to be extended to make the property mortgageable. The process of extending a lease can also add significant value to a property. Todays good news it that the cost of lease extension is now far easier to calculate. Continue reading Lease extension – how to calculate the premium →