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[2000] EWLands LRA_37_1998 (16 February 2000)
LRA/37/1998
LANDS TRIBUNAL ACT 1949
LEASEHOLD ENFRANCHISEMENT - basis of calculation of value of intermediate leasehold interest - whether gross rent or profit rent is correct test - Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. Schedule 13. Interim decision - gross rent to be taken - further submissions sought and received regarding effect on valuation - Decision - premium payable £4,967
IN THE MATTER of an APPEAL from a DECISION of the
LONDON LEASEHOLD VALUATION TRIBUNAL
BETWEEN VISIBLE INFORMATION Appellant
PACKAGED SYSTEMS LIMITED
and
SQUAREPOINT (LONDON) LIMITED (1) Respondents
IAN SCOTT WILSON AND DEBORAH SUZANNE BRADSHAW (2)
Re: Flat 22 Howard Court, Peckham Rye, London SE15 3PH
Tribunal Member: P.R. Francis FSVA
Sitting at: 48/49 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1JR
on 8 September 1999
Appearances: Martin Wynne Jones instructed by Hill Lawson, Solicitors of Ewell for the Appellant.
Ian Scott Wilson for himself as second respondent.
The first respondent did not appear, and was not represented.
DECISION
"In valuing the income stream both the freeholder and the applicants had taken the full ground rental income to which he intermediate landlord was entitled during the pendency of the intermediate lease. It seemed to the tribunal that this approach was wrong and that the income to be valued, as reflecting the value of the intermediate leasehold in the flat, was the profit rental income. Any purchaser purchasing the intermediate interest would be interested in the profit rent which he could obtain, rather than the gross rent…………….."
Amount payable to owner of intermediate interest
6. In connection with the grant of the new lease to the tenant there shall be payable by the tenant to the owner of any intermediate leasehold interest an amount which is the aggregate of –
(a) the diminution in value of that interest as determined in accordance with paragraph 7; and
(b) any amount of compensation payable to him under paragraph 9.
Diminution in value of intermediate interest
7.-(1) The diminution in value of any intermediate leasehold interest is the difference between-
(a) the value of that interest prior to the grant of the new lease; and
(b) the value of that interest once the new lease is granted.
(2) Each of those values shall be determined, as at the valuation date, in accordance with paragraph 8.
Value of intermediate interests
8.-(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), paragraph 3(2) to (6) shall apply for determining the value of any intermediate leasehold interest for the purposes of any provision of this Schedule with such modifications as are appropriate to relate those provisions of paragraph 3 to a sale of the interest in question subject to the tenant's lease for the time being and to any leases intermediate between the interest in question and that lease.
(2) The value of an intermediate leasehold interest which is the interest of a tenant under a minor intermediate lease shall be calculated by applying a formula set out in sub-paragraph (6) instead of in accordance with sub paragraph (1).
It is to be noted (a point to which I shall return) that para 8(2) provides that if the interest is a minor intermediate interest (under a lease with not more than one month to run and a profit rent of not more than £5 per annum) its value is to be calculated under a formula set out in para 8(6). This formula includes as one of its elements, the profit rent. In the present case the intermediate interest, however, was not a minor intermediate interest.
3 -(2) Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, the value of any such interest of the landlord as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) (a) or (b) is the amount which at the valuation date that interest might be expected to realise if sold in the open market by a willing seller (with [neither the tenant nor any owner of an intermediate leasehold interest] buying or seeking to buy) on the following assumptions –
(a) on the assumption that the vendor is selling for an estate in fee simple or (as the case may be) such other interest as is held by the landlord, subject to the relevant lease and any intermediate leasehold interests;
(b) on the assumption that Chapter 1 in this Chapter confer no right to acquire any interest in any premises containing the tenant's flat or to acquire any new lease;
(c) on the assumption that any increase in the value of the flat which is attributable to an improvement carried out at his own expense by the tenant or by any predecessor in title is to be disregarded; and
(d) on the assumption that (subject to paragraph (b)) the vendor is selling with and subject to the rights and burdens with and subject to which the relevant lease has effect or (as the case may be) is to be granted.
(3) In sub paragraph (2) "the relevant lease" means either the tenant's existing lease or the new lease, depending on whether the valuation is for the purposes of paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) of sub- paragraph (1).
(4) It is hereby declared that the fact that sub-paragraph (2) requires assumptions to be made as to the matters specified in paragraphs (a) to (d) of that sub-paragraph does not preclude the making of assumptions as to other matters where those assumptions are appropriate for determining the amount which at the valuation date any such interest of the landlord as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b) might be expected to realise if sold as mentioned in sub-paragraph (2).
(5) In determining any such amount there shall be made such deduction (if any) in respect of any defect in title as on a sale of that interest on the open market might be expected to be allowed between a willing seller and a willing buyer.
(6) The value of any such interest of the landlord as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(a) or (b) shall not be increases by reason of -
(a) any transaction which –
(i) is entered into on or after the date of the passing of this Act (otherwise than in pursuance of a contract entered into before that date), and
(ii) involves the creation or transfer of an interest superior to (whether or not preceding) any interest held by the tenant; or
(b) any alteration on or after that date of the terms on which any such superior interest is held.
Diminution in value of Intermediate Leasehold Interest
Profit ground rent £ 35.00
YP to first review at L/H rate [14.5%] 2.4636
£ 86.00
Profit ground rent £ 70.00
YP to 2nd review @ L/H rate 5.1602
PV of £1 for 1st term @ L/H rate 0.4438 2.29
£160.00
Profit ground rent £ 140.00
YP to lease end @ L/H rate 4.6599
PV of £1 for 2nd term @ L/H rate 0.0150 0.07005
£ 10.00
Total payable by tenant to owner of Intermediate Interest £256.00
Decision
DATED 16 February 2000
(Signed) P R Francis FSVA
ADDENDUM
ADDENDUM AS TO COSTS
DATED
(Signed) P R Francis FRICS
APPENDIX 1
APPENDIX 6
FLAT 22, HOWARD COURT, PECKHAM RYE
DETERMINATION BY THE LEASEHOLD VALUATION TRIBUNAL OF THE PREMIUM PAYABLE BY THE TENANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCHEDULE 13 OF THE LEASEHOLD REFORM HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993
INPUT FORMATION
Date of Valuation: 26.9.97
Unexpired Term: -50 years
Apportioned ground rent receivable by freeholder: £15 p.a.
Intermediate Leasehold Profit Rent : £20 p.a. 1 £55 p.a. / £125 p.a.
Capitalisation -Rate : Freehold : 13%
Leasehold : 14.5% 1 2. 5% (tax @ 40%
Current leasehold value ( unimproved ) : £26,000
Current Value ( ex-tended lease ) ( unimproved ) : £35,600
1 (a) (1) Schedule 13 para. 2(a) : Diminution in Value of Freehold Interest
Value of freehold interest prior to grant of new lease :
Apportioned ground rent £15 p.a.
YP 50 yrs @ 13% 7.675 £115
Reversion to capital value £35,600
PV £1 in 50 years @ 13% 0.0022186 £ 79
£194
Diminution in value of freehold : £79
1(a) (2) Diminution in value of Intermediate Leasehold Interest :
Profit ground rent £20 p.a.
YP 6yrs @ 14.5%/2.5% 2.4636 £ 49
Profit ground rent £55 p.a.
YP 25yrs @ 14.5% / 2.5% 5.1601
PV £1 in 6yrs @ 14.5% 0.4438 2.29 £126
Profit ground rent : £125 p.a.
YP 19yrs @ 14.5%12.5% 4.6898
PV £1 in 3lyrs @ 14.5% 0.0150 0.069897 £ 9
Total payable by tenant to owner of Intermediate Interest: £184
Value of the extended lease £35,600
Value of freehold interest under new lease nil
Value of intermediate leasehold interest nil
under new lease
£35,600
LESS
Value of tenant's current interest £26,000
Value of freehold interest (as above) £194
Value of intermediate leasehold interest £184 £26,378
Marriage Value £ 9,222
Freeholders share @ 50% £4,611
Total premium payable to freeholder: £4,611+£79= £4,690 £4,690
Apportionment of marriage value of £4,61 1
Freehold : 79 : 263 £1385
intermediate leasehold : 184 : 263 £3226
Freeholder to pay Intermediate Landlord : £3226
APPENDIX 2
FLAT 22, HOWARD COURT, PECKHAM RYE, LONDON SE18
Input information - Headlease Date of valuation 26 September 1997 Unexpired Term 50 years Rent receivable by headlessee £35 for 6 yrs /£70 for 20 yrs/£140 for 19 yrs Capitalisation rate - Freehold 13% Leasehold 14.5% + 2.5% (Tax @ 40%) Current leasehold value (unimproved) £26,000 Correct value at extended lease (unimproved) £35,600 l (a)(1) - Diminution in value of Landlord's interest Reversion to freehold value £35,600 RV £ 50 yrs @ 13% .0022186 £ 79 1 (a)(2) - Diminution in value of intermediate leasehold interest Loss of Ground Rent 35 YP for 6 yrs @ 14.5%/2.5/40% 2.4636 86 Loss of ground rent 70 YP for 25 yrs 5.1602 RV at £1 for 6 yrs .4438 2.29 160 Loss of ground rent 140 YP for 19 yrs 4.6599 RV at £1 in 31yrs .0150 0.07005 10 £ 256 Total value of landlord's interests £ 335 2. Calculation of Marriage Value Extended lease value 35600 Less-Landlord's present interests 335 Underleasees present interest 26000 20286 Marriage value £9,265 @ 50% £4,632 Apportionment of marriage value: (i) Freeholder 79 × 4.632 = £1,092 335 (ii) Intermediate 256 × 4.632 = £3,540 Leaseholder 335 Premium payable to freeholder: Diminution in freehold interest 79 Plus Freeholders share of marriage value 1092 £1,171 Premium payable to intermediate leaseholder Diminution in intermediate leaseholders interest 256 Plus intermediate leaseholders interest 3,540 £3,796 Total payable by Claimant: (i) To freeholder £1,171 (ii) To intermediate leaseholder £3,796 £4,967 |
Input information - Headlease Date of valuation 26 September 1997 Unexpired Term 50 years Rent receivable by headlessee £35 for 6 yrs /£70 for 20 yrs/£140 for 19 yrs Capitalisation rate - Freehold 13% Leasehold 14.5% + 2.5% (Tax @ 40%) Current leasehold value (unimproved) £26,000 Correct value at extended lease (unimproved) £35,600 l (a)(1) - Diminution in value of Landlord's interest Reversion to freehold value £35,600 RV £ 50 yrs @ 13% .0022186 £ 79 1 (a)(2) - Diminution in value of intermediate leasehold interest Loss of Ground Rent 35 YP for 6 yrs @ 14.5%/2.5/40% 2.4636 86 Loss of ground rent 70 YP for 25 yrs 5.1602 RV at £1 for 6 yrs .4438 2.29 160 Loss of ground rent 140 YP for 19 yrs 4.6599 RV at £1 in 31yrs .0150 0.07005 10 £ 256 Total value of landlord's interests £ 335 2. Calculation of Marriage Value Extended lease value 35600 Less-Landlord's present interests 335 Underleasees present interest 26000 20286 Marriage value £9,265 @ 50% £4,632 Apportionment of marriage value: (i) Freeholder 79 × 4.632 = £1,092 335 (ii) Intermediate 256 × 4.632 = £3,540 Leaseholder 335 Premium payable to freeholder: Diminution in freehold interest 79 Plus Freeholders share of marriage value 1092 £1,171 Premium payable to intermediate leaseholder Diminution in intermediate leaseholders interest 256 Plus intermediate leaseholders interest 3,540 £3,796 Total payable by Claimant: (i) To freeholder £1,171 (ii) To intermediate leaseholder £3,796 £4,967 |
Input information - Headlease Date of valuation 26 September 1997 Unexpired Term 50 years Rent receivable by headlessee £35 for 6 yrs /£70 for 20 yrs/£140 for 19 yrs Capitalisation rate - Freehold 13% Leasehold 14.5% + 2.5% (Tax @ 40%) Current leasehold value (unimproved) £26,000 Correct value at extended lease (unimproved) £35,600 l (a)(1) - Diminution in value of Landlord's interest Reversion to freehold value £35,600 RV £ 50 yrs @ 13% .0022186 £ 79 1 (a)(2) - Diminution in value of intermediate leasehold interest Loss of Ground Rent 35 YP for 6 yrs @ 14.5%/2.5/40% 2.4636 86 Loss of ground rent 70 YP for 25 yrs 5.1602 RV at £1 for 6 yrs .4438 2.29 160 Loss of ground rent 140 YP for 19 yrs 4.6599 RV at £1 in 31yrs .0150 0.07005 10 £ 256 Total value of landlord's interests £ 335 2. Calculation of Marriage Value Extended lease value 35600 Less-Landlord's present interests 335 Underleasees present interest 26000 20286 Marriage value £9,265 @ 50% £4,632 Apportionment of marriage value: (i) Freeholder 79 × 4.632 = £1,092 335 (ii) Intermediate 256 × 4.632 = £3,540 Leaseholder 335 Premium payable to freeholder: Diminution in freehold interest 79 Plus Freeholders share of marriage value 1092 £1,171 Premium payable to intermediate leaseholder Diminution in intermediate leaseholders interest 256 Plus intermediate leaseholders interest 3,540 £3,796 Total payable by Claimant: (i) To freeholder £1,171 (ii) To intermediate leaseholder £3,796 £4,967 |
Input information - Headlease Date of valuation 26 September 1997 Unexpired Term 50 years Rent receivable by headlessee £35 for 6 yrs /£70 for 20 yrs/£140 for 19 yrs Capitalisation rate - Freehold 13% Leasehold 14.5% + 2.5% (Tax @ 40%) Current leasehold value (unimproved) £26,000 Correct value at extended lease (unimproved) £35,600 l (a)(1) - Diminution in value of Landlord's interest Reversion to freehold value £35,600 RV £ 50 yrs @ 13% .0022186 £ 79 1 (a)(2) - Diminution in value of intermediate leasehold interest Loss of Ground Rent 35 YP for 6 yrs @ 14.5%/2.5/40% 2.4636 86 Loss of ground rent 70 YP for 25 yrs 5.1602 RV at £1 for 6 yrs .4438 2.29 160 Loss of ground rent 140 YP for 19 yrs 4.6599 RV at £1 in 31yrs .0150 0.07005 10 £ 256 Total value of landlord's interests £ 335 2. Calculation of Marriage Value Extended lease value 35600 Less-Landlord's present interests 335 Underleasees present interest 26000 20286 Marriage value £9,265 @ 50% £4,632 Apportionment of marriage value: (i) Freeholder 79 × 4.632 = £1,092 335 (ii) Intermediate 256 × 4.632 = £3,540 Leaseholder 335 Premium payable to freeholder: Diminution in freehold interest 79 Plus Freeholders share of marriage value 1092 £1,171 Premium payable to intermediate leaseholder Diminution in intermediate leaseholders interest 256 Plus intermediate leaseholders interest 3,540 £3,796 Total payable by Claimant: (i) To freeholder £1,171 (ii) To intermediate leaseholder £3,796 £4,967 |