Extending Your Lease with Confidence and Legal Precision
At First Law Solicitors, we help leaseholders secure long-term value and stability through professional Lease Extension Assistance.
A short lease can reduce property value, limit mortgage options and create uncertainty for future buyers. Our solicitors guide you through every stage of the lease extension process, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and the protection of your investment.
We act for both leaseholders and freeholders, providing balanced, practical advice to achieve fair outcomes and avoid unnecessary disputes.
A lease gives you the right to occupy a property for a fixed number of years. As that term decreases, the property becomes harder to sell or remortgage.
Under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, most long leaseholders of flats have a statutory right to extend their lease by 90 years and reduce the ground rent to a nominal amount.
For houses and other leasehold properties, separate rights may apply under different legislation or through voluntary agreement with the freeholder.
Our solicitors explain your entitlement clearly, confirm whether you qualify for a statutory extension, and advise on the best route to proceed, whether formal or informal.
Extending a lease involves a structured legal process that begins with valuation and formal notice to the freeholder.
We work alongside specialist valuers to establish a fair premium and ensure that the notice is correctly served under the statutory framework.
Once the process begins, strict time limits apply for the freeholder’s response and for negotiation of terms.
Our solicitors manage these deadlines carefully, handling correspondence, reviewing counter-notices, and preparing the new lease once agreement is reached.
We also deal with Land Registry formalities to ensure that the extended lease is properly recorded under the Land Registration Rules 2025.
Where an extension is agreed voluntarily, we ensure that all terms, such as the premium, rent, and length of extension, are clearly documented and that the lease complies with current legal and registration standards.
Lease extension negotiations often focus on the premium payable to the freeholder and the terms of the new lease.
We protect your interests throughout this process, advising on the strength of your position, reviewing valuation reports, and negotiating terms that are reasonable and sustainable.
If a dispute arises about the premium or other conditions, we can represent you in proceedings before the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
Our goal is always to achieve fair resolution efficiently and without unnecessary conflict.
All documentation and correspondence are handled securely in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, under the oversight of the Information Commission (formerly the ICO).
We can arrange digital execution of lease extension deeds using Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) and verify them under the Digital Verification Services (DVS) framework, ensuring that your documents are legally recognised and fully traceable.
Our systems provide both transparency and confidentiality, giving clients complete confidence that their data and property records are managed securely.
A well-managed lease extension safeguards your property’s market value and enhances its saleability.
Our solicitors ensure that every aspect of your extension, from valuation to registration, is handled correctly, avoiding errors that could cause delays or affect future transactions.
We also explain how extending your lease may impact mortgage arrangements, service charges and ground rent provisions, so that you have a clear picture of the long-term benefits and financial implications.
At First Law Solicitors, we combine detailed knowledge of leasehold law with a practical understanding of property ownership and valuation.
Our solicitors guide you through the process with care, clarity and efficiency, keeping you informed at every stage.
We understand that lease extensions can be time-sensitive and sometimes stressful, which is why our approach focuses on timely communication and reliable results.
We act for leaseholders and landlords across England and Wales, from individual flat owners to larger freehold management companies, ensuring that every agreement meets legal, financial and registration requirements.
If your lease is approaching 80 years or you are planning to sell and wish to extend beforehand, contact First Law Solicitors today.
We provide expert legal advice and representation for lease extensions throughout the United Kingdom.
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