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Lease extension solicitors
If the lease on your flat is getting shorter, extending it protects its value and makes it easier to sell or remortgage. We handle the legal work for a fixed fee of £900 plus VAT.
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A lease runs down every year, and as it gets shorter the flat can become harder to sell or mortgage, and more expensive to extend. We explain your options in plain English, tell you up front which costs are ours and which are not, and take care of the legal work from start to finish.
When to extend your lease
Your lease is nearing 80 years
Under the current rules, extending below 80 years usually costs more, because the landlord can claim a share of the increase in value.
You plan to sell
Buyers and their lenders prefer a longer lease, so extending first can make your flat easier to sell.
You want to remortgage
Some lenders will not lend on a short lease, or offer worse terms.
Your ground rent is rising
The statutory route usually reduces the ground rent to nothing as well as adding years.
How it works
- Get your instant quoteSee our fixed fee and the costs that sit alongside it, then accept online when you are ready.
- We check your lease and advise on the routeWe review your lease and title, explain the statutory and informal routes, and suggest a valuer to advise on the premium.
- Notice or negotiationUnder the statutory route we serve formal notice on your landlord. Under the informal route we negotiate terms directly.
- Agree the premium and the new leaseWe deal with the landlord’s solicitors and check the new lease carefully, including any changes the landlord asks for.
- Complete and registerOnce everything is agreed and paid, we complete the new lease and register it at HM Land Registry.
An agreed extension can be quick. The statutory route follows set timetables and can take several months, depending mostly on the landlord.
Fixed fee, and clear about the rest
Our legal fee is fixed. Some costs of a lease extension are paid to others, and your quote sets each one out:
| Cost | Paid to | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our legal fee | Judge Law | £900 + VAT |
| The premium for the extension | Your landlord | Agreed or set by valuation |
| Your valuer’s fee for advising on the premium | Your valuer | Set by the valuer |
| The landlord’s reasonable legal and valuation costs | Your landlord | Usually payable on the statutory route |
| Identity and anti-money-laundering checks | Our check provider | £19.01 per person |
| Land Registry fee for the new lease | HM Land Registry | In your quote |
We confirm everything in writing before you commit. We are a private firm and all of our work is privately funded.
What is included in our fee
- Checking your lease and title, and advising on the best route
- Serving the formal notice, or negotiating terms with the landlord
- Dealing with the landlord’s solicitors and checking the new lease
- Getting your mortgage lender’s consent, if needed
- Completing the new lease and registering it at HM Land Registry
Your conveyancer
Naresh Suppal
Partner & Head of Conveyancing
Naresh is a Partner and Head of Conveyancing at Judge Law, based in Windsor. He and the conveyancing team handle residential and commercial property transactions across London, Berkshire and across England & Wales, on fixed fees, with a solicitor you can speak to directly from first contact to completion.
Lease extension FAQs
When should I extend my lease?
Ideally before it falls below 80 years, because under the current rules the premium usually rises sharply below that point. If you are planning to sell or remortgage, extending first can also make that easier.
How much does a lease extension cost?
Our legal fee is a fixed £900 plus VAT. The biggest cost is usually the premium paid to the landlord, which depends on a valuation of your flat. Your quote sets out each cost separately. Our guide on lease extension costs explains how the premium is worked out.
Statutory or informal: which route is better?
The statutory route gives you a legal right to an extension on set terms, usually 90 extra years at no ground rent, with a tribunal to settle disputes. The informal route can be quicker, but the terms are only what the landlord agrees to, so they need checking carefully. We will recommend the route that suits you.
Can I sell my flat while extending the lease?
Yes. With the statutory route, the right to the extension can usually be passed to your buyer as part of the sale. We can advise on the best way to do this.
Do I need my lender’s permission?
Usually, yes. Most mortgage lenders need to agree to the new lease. We deal with your lender for you.
Will the new leasehold laws change things?
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 will change how lease extensions work, including how premiums are calculated. Some of the changes are not yet in force. We will tell you which rules apply to you when you instruct us.
Need a quote from our team?
Not sure which route is right for you, or would you simply prefer a person? Choose Lease Extension, tell us about your flat and our team will send you a quote and answer your questions.
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