Our leasehold enfranchisement specialists take the complexity away from the issues arising from this complex legal area to find clients the best possible solution.
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Amanda McNeil| Partner, Head of Real Estate Dispute Resolution
Leasehold enfranchisement is complicated. The law is not easy to navigate; complex procedures are involved and there are a number of strict statutory conditions and timeframes to comply with.
Howard Kennedy has a dedicated team with in-depth experience and expertise in this specialised field. We have the knowledge and expertise to be able to successfully drive claims forward to completion providing clients with the highest level of practical and commercial advice. We are equally adept at acting for both landlords and tenants.
Owners of leasehold houses or flats have significant rights, subject to satisfying statutory qualification tests, to purchase the freehold either individually in relation to houses or collectively for a block of flats, or to seek a lease extension. Our team advises on all aspects on leasehold enfranchisement which may affect our clients, including:
lease extensions of flats
collective enfranchisement (whereby the leaseholders in a building join together and buy the freehold)
freehold purchase and lease extension of leasehold houses
Our clients include commercial landlords, managing companies and individuals. We work with other teams within the firm to enable the firm to provide a seamless and coordinated service to clients.
Advising tenants on a claim to extend a lease with 12 years left to run with landlord's seeking a £6.8m premium.
Advising the freeholder of a large mixed-use scheme opposing a claim by the leaseholders to buy the freehold, preventing ongoing development of £100m+.
Advising leaseholders acquiring the freehold of high value homes on London landed estates.
Advising a leaseholder extending the lease of their flat where the landlord is missing.
Acting for leaseholders of multiple mansion block apartments seeking to extend their leases ahead of a potential sale.
Our Team
Working closely with you, we'll find the best way to get you quickly and easily from where you are to where you want to be.
