Expert lease extensions, enfranchisement, and leasehold valuations from CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS Chartered Surveyors
Comprehensive leasehold solutions from CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS chartered surveyors
Professional lease extension guidance from our panel of CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS chartered surveyors. Extend your lease before it's too late to avoid marriage value costs and protect your property's value.
Review lease terms and confirm eligibility
Accurate CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS premium calculation
Section 42 notice preparation and serving
Achieve favorable premium agreements
Coordinate with solicitors to completion
Typically complete in 6-12 months
Why Extend Your Lease?
Typical Costs: £5,000-£50,000+ depending on property value, lease length, ground rent, and location.
Purchase your freehold with expert guidance from our panel of CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS chartered surveyors. Gain control of your building and eliminate ground rent obligations.
Flat owners purchase building freehold together
House leaseholders purchase their freehold
Confirm qualifying criteria and participation
Accurate freehold interest calculations
Section 13 notice preparation and service
Manage participant group and negotiations
Benefits of Enfranchisement:
Typical Costs: Collective - £10,000-£50,000+ per flat | Individual - £5,000-£30,000+
Accurate CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS valuations from our panel of chartered surveyors for all leasehold purposes including lease extensions, enfranchisement, tribunal proceedings, and property transactions.
Detailed premium valuations calculating property values, marriage value, ground rent capitalization, and hope value using approved CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS methodologies.
Typical Fee: £800 - £2,000
Comprehensive valuations of freehold interests for collective or individual enfranchisement considering ground rent income, reversion values, and hope value.
Typical Fee: £1,000 - £3,000
CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS Red Book valuations of leasehold properties for mortgage, sale, financial reporting purposes considering lease length impact on value.
Typical Fee: £400 - £800
Expert valuation evidence for First-tier Tribunal proceedings including comprehensive reports, expert testimony, and cross-examination support.
Typical Fee: £2,000 - £5,000+
Expert witness services from our panel of CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS chartered surveyors for property tribunal proceedings when negotiations fail and disputes require tribunal determination.
Review dispute and advise on prospects
Comprehensive expert reports and analysis
Attempt settlement before tribunal hearing
Professional evidence presentation at hearing
Handle opposing counsel questions expertly
Proven track record in tribunal proceedings
Common Tribunal Matters:
Get an instant estimate of your lease extension costs
Enter your property details below for an estimated cost. For accurate valuations, contact our panel of CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS chartered surveyors.
Important: This is an indicative estimate only. Actual costs depend on detailed CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS valuations. Contact us for a precise assessment.
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From initial consultation to completion - straightforward and transparent
Contact our panel of CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS chartered surveyors for free initial advice. They review your lease, confirm eligibility (2 years ownership required), assess optimal timing, and provide estimated costs and timescales.
Our panel of qualified surveyors conduct property valuations and calculate lease extension premiums using approved CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS methodologies. They consider property values, lease terms, ground rent, and marriage value where applicable.
Your chartered surveyor prepares and serves statutory Section 42 notices on freeholders initiating formal lease extension procedures. They ensure notices comply with legal requirements and include accurate premium proposals.
Our panel of qualified surveyors negotiate with freeholders or their representatives seeking premium agreements. They challenge excessive valuations, present supporting evidence, and work to achieve favorable terms avoiding tribunal costs.
The chartered surveyors coordinate with solicitors ensuring smooth completion. Once premiums are agreed and paid, new leases are granted (typically 90 years added), registered with Land Registry, and you receive complete documentation.
All the surveyors hold full CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS membership with specialist leasehold qualifications. Their chartered status ensures the highest professional standards in leasehold valuations and advice.
Over 1,200 lease extensions and 300 enfranchisements completed successfully. Our panel of qualified surveyors have extensive experience achieving favorable outcomes for leaseholders across London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Bristol.
89% success rate in First-tier Tribunal proceedings. Our panel of chartered surveyors provide expert witness services with comprehensive evidence preparation, professional testimony, and effective cross-examination handling ensuring strong representation.
Surveyor fees are typically recovered through negotiated premium reductions. Most clients save significantly more than professional costs by appointing our panel of qualified surveyors early in the process achieving optimal outcomes.
Our panel of chartered surveyors explain complex leasehold procedures clearly without jargon. The surveyors keep you informed throughout, answer all questions, and provide ongoing strategic advice ensuring you understand the process and make informed decisions.
All surveyors carry comprehensive professional indemnity insurance protecting clients' interests. This insurance coverage provides additional security and demonstrates our commitment to professional accountability and service quality.
Common questions answered by our panel of CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS chartered surveyors
Our panel of chartered surveyors strongly recommend extending leases before they reach 80 years. Once leases fall below 80 years, marriage value applies, significantly increasing extension costs. Ideally, extend leases between 80-90 years remaining to avoid these additional charges while maintaining property values and mortgage availability.
Lease extension costs vary significantly depending on property value, remaining lease term, ground rent, and location. Premiums typically range from £5,000-£50,000+ for properties. Use our interactive calculator above for an estimate, or contact our panel of qualified surveyors on 0204 579 8270 for accurate assessments.
Marriage value is the increase in property value resulting from lease extension. When leases have less than 80 years remaining, leaseholders must pay freeholders 50% of marriage value as part of extension premiums. Our panel of chartered surveyors calculate marriage value accurately using approved methodologies.
While not legally required, appointing CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS chartered surveyors for lease extensions is highly advisable. Our panel of qualified surveyors ensure accurate premium valuations, manage negotiations with freeholders, and protect you from overpaying. Professional fees are typically recovered through negotiated premium reductions.
Statutory lease extensions typically take 6-12 months from serving initial notices to completion. Timescales depend on freeholder cooperation and whether premium agreements are reached or tribunal proceedings become necessary. Our panel of chartered surveyors work efficiently to minimize delays.
Collective enfranchisement allows qualifying flat owners to purchase their building's freehold jointly. This provides control over building management, eliminates ground rent, and enables low-cost lease extensions. At least 50% of flat owners must participate. Our panel of qualified surveyors manage the entire process.
Yes. If you disagree with freeholder valuations, our panel of CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS chartered surveyors prepare independent valuations and negotiate on your behalf. If negotiations fail, matters can proceed to First-tier Tribunal where our qualified surveyors provide expert evidence.
Purchasing freeholds provides numerous benefits: control building management, eliminate ground rent, grant lease extensions at minimal cost, avoid freeholder disputes, improve property values, and make improvements freely. Our panel of chartered surveyors guide you through enfranchisement.
Contact our panel of CIOB, RPSA and/or RICS chartered surveyors for professional leasehold services across London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Bristol