
I prefer to get my "facts" from the proper authorities.
Not even a WUM.
Come on PGF you can do better than that.
We explained all about ownership and mortgages when the stadium was built. Not going to repeat it again.
Put a link up then, you're not very good at this are you?
- http://www.landregistry.gov.uk/public/property-ownershipPGF, you are right about the lease but take into account the following: -.
It is a 125 year lease which in legal and lending terms (hence the lessees ability to borrow a mortgage on the security of the stadium which is regarded as good as freehold until the remaining term drops to around 50 years.
In addition the lessee (Cardiff City Stadium Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cardiff City Football Club Holdings Ltd) pays only a nominal ground rent rather than the sort of rent a commercial tenant SHOULD pay on a short term lease such as I believe exists for the Liberty. You will know more about this latter point than me.
PGF, you are right about the lease but take into account the following: -.
It is a 125 year lease which in legal and lending terms (hence the lessees ability to borrow a mortgage on the security of the stadium which is regarded as good as freehold until the remaining term drops to around 50 years).
In addition the lessee (Cardiff City Stadium Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cardiff City Football Club Holdings Ltd) pays only a nominal ground rent rather than the sort of rent a commercial tenant SHOULD pay on a short term lease such as I believe exists for the Liberty. You will know more about this latter point than me.
There are companies, sub companies and stadium operators. But the bottom line is that the football clubs are mere tenants to the landlord.Leasehold Reform Act 1967 Dave - you can extend your lease or purchase the freehold. An Act championed by your very own Jim Callaghan.
Anyway, that's a side issue.Your statement that Cardiff City (I assume you mean the football club) "own" 100% of the stadium is incorrect.
The stadium is managed by Cardiff City Stadium Ltd., which is owned by Cardiff City Football Club Holdings Ltd.