Lease Extension Solicitors
Our lease extension solicitors can guide you through the legal process of extending your lease, ensuring your rights are protected and the procedure is handled smoothly, helping you secure a lease extension that safeguards your home’s value and your peace of mind.
What is a Lease Extension?
A lease extension is the legal process of increasing the length of a leasehold property’s lease. Most leaseholders seek an extension to protect the value of their home and avoid the problems that come with a short lease, such as difficulty selling or getting a mortgage.
If your lease is running low, our specialist solicitors can guide you through the lease extension process, ensuring your rights are protected and the procedure is handled smoothly.
Why Extend Your Lease?
Leases typically start at 99, 125, or 999 years, but as the lease shortens, the property can lose value. Extending the lease:
- Increases your home’s market value
- Makes the property easier to sell or remortgage
- Reduces ground rent or prevents increases
- Provides greater security and peace of mind
Most leaseholders become eligible to extend their lease after owning the property for two years.
How Does the Lease Extension Process Work?
The process generally involves:
- Valuing the lease extension premium, often with the help of a surveyor
- Serving a formal lease extension notice to the freeholder
- Negotiating terms, including the premium and lease length
- Drafting and signing the new lease documentation
- Registering the extended lease with the Land Registry
Our solicitors handle all legal steps, liaise with your surveyor and the freeholder’s representatives, and ensure the transaction is completed correctly.
Common Issues in Lease Extensions
Delays and disputes can arise due to:
- Disagreements over the premium or terms
- Freeholder refusing or delaying the lease extension
- Complex legal or title issues
- Service charge or ground rent disputes
We work proactively to resolve these issues and keep the process moving forward.
Why Choose Wilson Law?
- Expert knowledge of leasehold law and lease extensions
- Clear advice tailored to your situation and goals
- Strong negotiation skills to achieve fair terms
- Efficient handling to meet legal requirements and deadlines
- Transparent fees and regular updates throughout the process
- Based in [your location], serving clients across London, Surrey, and the Home Counties
Get in Touch
If your lease is nearing expiry or you want to protect your investment, contact our specialist lease extension solicitors today.
Wilson Law will guide you through the legal process and help secure a lease extension that safeguards your home’s value and your peace of mind. Get in touch to see how we can assist.
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What Our Clients Say
” Eve recently assisted us with a query we had on a property lease extension. I honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone more helpful and supportive. She was happy to answer any questions we had ( no matter how small) and we found her to be extremely knowledgeable across all areas of property lease law. You’re in safe hands with Eve!”