Leasehold Enfranchisement
Leasehold Enfranchisement Lawyers London
Lease enfranchisement can raise the value of your property and provide security to you and other tenants. Our specialist leasehold enfranchisement lawyers will guide you through what can be a complicated process. Read on to find out more about enfranchisement, our lawyers and their experience.
Expert leasehold enfranchisement solicitors
Leasehold enfranchisement covers a collection of rights available to tenants of leasehold properties including flats, apartments and houses. Our leasehold enfranchisement services include:
- Lease extensions – We advise tenants on making statutory lease extension claims under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. We also act for landlords with lease extensions claims against them. Use our lease extension calculator to get an estimate of how much it could cost.
- Freehold purchase – We act for tenants who qualify under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 in which tenants have the right to purchase the freehold so that they own the property outright.
- Collective enfranchisement – We advise groups of tenants that wish to join together to buy the freehold of their property. Collective enfranchisement was set out in the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993
- Right of first refusal – Where a landlord proposes to sell part or all of a property that contains individual flats, we advise tenants on their right to first refusal (RFR). RFR is provided by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987
- Right to manage – The right to manage (RTM) gives tenants more control over the maintenance and repairs of their property without the need to pay a premium to the landlord. RTM was introduced through the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
"Osbornes is one of the firms that I consistently recommend. Excellent service, and thorough and knowledgable lawyers."
Emily was so patient and clear throughout the whole process - we can't thank you enough.
"Simon Nosworthy at Osbornes, ably assisted by Emma Healey, recently completed the sale of a flat for my sister and me, and we cannot speak too highly of them. These are solicitors who have ‘direct dial’ at the foot of their communications, who answer their phone and respond promptly to emails! The sale process was long-drawn-out and somewhat complicated and Simon was brilliant - patient, he gave confident timely advice when needed, and with Emma’s help, all the details were meticulously attended to. We also felt the fee was very reasonable. I would say, if you enjoy long ponderous solicitors letters and waiting a week for a reply, then don’t go to Osborne’s. But if you want an intelligent, nimble-footed, helpful and nice solicitor - then you won’t do better!"
We have found your service to date as the most informative we have come across.
‘I have worked with Osbornes on judicial reviews, in which they have an excellent reputation.’
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