Leasehold Extension, Right To Manage, and Leasehold Enfranchisement

Leasehold Extension, Right To Manage, and Leasehold Enfranchisement

“A friend recommended KLR to me and I used them on a number of occasions for family, property and probate matters. They helped me a great deal. Very professional and efficient at reasonable cost. Will definitely use them in the future.”


Leasehold extensions, right to manage, and leasehold enfranchisement are complex areas of law and require the knowledge of a property law specialist. Our Conveyancing Solicitors have a deep understanding of all matters relating to leasehold properties. We can assist you with complicated matters such as extending your lease when you cannot find your landlord to organising collective enfranchisement, including setting up a company as a nominee purchaser.



We hold a Conveyancing Quality Accreditation from the Law Society of England and Wales. Therefore, you can be confident that we have the expertise to deliver quality conveyancing advice, use a standardised process to recognise and reduce risk, and meet set expectations when providing conveyancing services.  


Our team is highly responsive, organised, and focused on achieving results. You can be confident that by instructing us, your leasehold extension, right to manage application, or leasehold enfranchisement will progress as quickly and smoothly as possible.



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Why do I need to extend my lease?

If you own a leasehold property you must renew your lease before the length of time drops below 80 years. 

This is because in addition to paying for the extension process, you will need to pay the ‘marriage value’ of the property. This is the increase in the value of the property since the last lease extension. It can amount to many thousands of pounds, which is why it is imperative to keep an eye on the length of your lease and start the renewal process once there is 83-82 years left.




What are the requirements for obtaining the ‘right to manage’?

Under the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002, owners of leasehold flats have the right to form a company and take over the management functions of the overall building. Management functions can include:


  • services
  • repairs
  • maintenance
  • improvements
  • insurance



To qualify for the ‘right to manage’ the following must apply:


  • The premises / block must be a structurally detached building or self-contained part of a building.
  • There must be at least two flats.
  • At least two-thirds of the flats must be owned by “qualifying tenants”.
  • If part of the building is used for commercial purposes, this must not exceed 25% of the total floor area.
  • At least 50% of the leaseholders in the premises / block must agree to proceed.
  • If your building is a converted property of four or fewer flats, neither the landlord nor an adult member of the landlord´s family occupies one of the flats as their principal residence.
  • The local authority is not the landlord of any qualifying tenant.



We can quickly advise you as to whether your premises/block qualifies for ‘right to manage’.



HOW WE CAN HELP WITH LEASES?

Our Conveyancing Solicitors can provide friendly, responsive, practical advice regarding all matters concerning leasehold properties. We have served the community of South East London and North Kent for many years and have created strong relationships with local estate agents and mortgage brokers/financial advisors for the benefit of our clients.



Our team can advise and represent you in all aspects of leasehold extensions, leasehold enfranchisement, and right to manage. For a free consultation please call us on 0208 300 6666.


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Sound legal advice is based on years of training, hard work, and passion, as well as familiarity with legislation and precedent and sound consideration. You’ll find all that and more at KLR Solicitors. 

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