Leasehold Reform, Lease Extensions & Litigation

  • Largest specialist enfranchisement team in the country with over 50 years’ combined experience
  • 2019 London Valuers of the Year at our annual industry awards.
  • Advise on circa 275 claims per year, from small one bed flats to large houses and blocks of flats
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What we do

We help landlords and tenants maximise returns and achieve savings respectively. Our expertise lies within prime central and outer London but we have a countrywide remit. We act for a wide range of clients, from private individuals to companies and large central London estates.

The full range of services we offer within the team are:

Leasehold Reform:

  • 1993 Act Claims for Lease Extensions of Flats
  • 1993 Act Claims for Collective Enfranchisements of Block of Flats
  • 1967 Act Claims for Enfranchisements of Houses
  • Voluntary transactions
  • Premiums associated with 1987 Act Section 5 Notices and Rights of First Refusal

Litigation:

  • Matrimonial valuations in family proceedings
  • Negligence claims
  • Restrictive covenants
  • Other Expert Witness reports

Other:

  • Ground Rent Reviews
  • Licences for Alterations

Our Expertise

  • Providing clear and transparent advice in a highly specialised area of law and valuation
  • Support from our network of local sales offices and bespoke database providing current and in-depth market knowledge
  • Working closely with numerous solicitors who specialise in Leasehold Enfranchisement
  • Interpreting legislation and case law with tenacity in negotiations to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients
  • Sound track record in successful appearances before the tribunals and involvement in landmark cases
  • Building long term relationships with our clients and using opportunities to recommend other Knight Frank teams to provide best in class advice in other areas