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Statutory Lease Extension Services

Clear, practical and commercially focused guidance for leaseholders extending their lease in England and Wales.

What Is a Statutory Lease Extension?

A statutory lease extension allows a qualifying leaseholder to extend the term of their lease under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

For flats, this usually gives the leaseholder an additional 90 years on top of the existing lease term and reduces the ground rent to a peppercorn.

This can protect the value of the property, improve mortgageability and avoid the increasing cost and risk associated with a shortening lease.

The process

Why Expert Legal Guidance Matters

The statutory process is technical and deadline-driven. Errors in the notice, valuation, service or response can cause delay, additional cost or, in some cases, the claim to fail.

Our role is to manage the legal procedure, protect your position and work alongside valuers, surveyors, landlords, managing agents and lenders to achieve a successful lease extension.

Our Services

How We Help

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01

Initial Lease Extension Advice

Advising on eligibility, lease length, ownership requirements, likely legal process, timescales and the key risks before a statutory claim is started.
02

Reviewing the Lease & Title

Checking the lease, Land Registry title, ownership history, landlord details, mortgage entries and any title issues that may affect the claim.
03

Serving the Section 42 Tenant's Notice

Preparing and serving the formal notice on the competent landlord to start the statutory process, including coordination with the valuer on the premium to be proposed.
04

Responding to a Section 45 Counter-Notice

Reviewing the landlord's counter-notice, advising on admitted or disputed terms and managing the next steps.
05

Negotiating Lease Extension Terms

Working with specialist valuers to progress negotiations on the premium and advising on the legal terms of the new lease.
06

Managing Statutory Deadlines

Monitoring the strict statutory timetable, including deadlines for the counter-notice, negotiation period and any application to the First-tier Tribunal.
07

First-Tier Tribunal Support

Assisting with tribunal-related steps where the premium or terms cannot be agreed, working alongside valuers and counsel where required.
08

Completing the New Lease

Preparing, reviewing and negotiating the lease extension deed, ensuring the statutory terms are correctly reflected.
09

Land Registry Registration

Registering the completed lease extension at HM Land Registry and ensuring the title is updated correctly.
10

Assigning the Benefit of a Claim

Advising sellers and buyers where a lease extension claim has already been started and needs to be assigned on completion of a sale.
11

Informal Lease Extension Advice

Advising on informal offers from landlords, comparing them with statutory rights and identifying risks such as increased ground rent or unfavourable terms.
01

Initial Lease Extension Advice

Initial lease extension advice

Advising on eligibility, lease length, ownership requirements, likely legal process, timescales and the key risks before a statutory claim is started.

02

Investment Planning

Reviewing the lease and title

Checking the lease, Land Registry title, ownership history, landlord details, mortgage entries and any title issues that may affect the lease extension claim.

03

Tax & Accountancy

Serving the Section 42 tenant’s notice


Preparing and serving the formal notice on the competent landlord to start the statutory lease extension process, including coordination with the valuer on the premium to be proposed.

04

Insurance Guidance

Responding to a Section 45 counter-notice


Reviewing the landlord’s counter-notice, advising on admitted or disputed terms and managing the next steps following the landlord’s response.

A statutory lease extension is not simply an administrative exercise. It requires careful legal drafting, accurate notices, strict deadline management and strategic coordination with valuation advice.

Need Advice on a Lease Extension?

Whether you’re considering a statutory claim or have already received an offer from your landlord — we’re here to help you secure a legally effective lease extension that protects your property’s value and gives you long-term certainty.

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