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Leasehold Enfranchisement

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Our specialist enfranchisement lawyers advise landlords and leaseholders. Whether making house claims, collective claims, rights of first refusal or right to manage claims, our dedicated team has extensive experience.

We expertly navigate our clients  through a complex and changing field of law, with  practical, pragmatic and commercial advice. Our enfranchisement lawyers have a strong record of advising both landlords and leaseholders.

Right of first refusal

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 establishes a right of ‘first refusal’ for leasehold flat owners where the landlord intends to sell the freehold. We act for landlords so that they won’t fall foul of the provisions of the 1987 Act, and help tenants acquire the freehold cost-effectively.

Lease extension

The Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 provides flat owners with the right to extend a long residential lease by 90 years at a peppercorn rent. To qualify, your lease must have been granted for an original term of 21 years and you must have been the registered proprietor of the lease for at least two years. You will also need to instruct a valuation surveyor and bear in mind that the laws on valuation are likely to change when the Law Commission’s 2020 proposals are implemented.

Collective purchase of the freehold of a building

The Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 makes provision for a group of leaseholders to collectively purchase their freehold. At least 50% of leaseholders must take part. You don’t need to have owned your flat for two years to participate in the freehold purchase. At least two-thirds of the building’s leases must currently be let to qualifying tenants, the building must be self-contained and at least 50% of tenants must participate in the claim. You will also need to instruct a valuation surveyor and bear in mind that the laws on valuation are likely to change when the Law Commission’s 2020 proposals are implemented.

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+44 (0)207 235 8000
Leasehold Enfranchisement Solicitor
+44 (0)207 235 8000

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