Ticking time bomb

Ticking time bomb

The leasehold ticking timebomb that can wipe almost £200,000 off your home's value

The latest market insight from House Buyer Bureau has revealed how a short lease can slash the value of a property by almost £200,000, whilst also making it significantly harder to sell due to reduced mortgage availability and a shrinking pool of potential buyers.

House Buyer Bureau analysed current listings of properties held on a lease with fewer than 80 years remaining, comparing...