Contact us
You can contact us using our
online enquiry form
or you can speak to one
of our advisers by calling
020 7383 9800
Lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
LEASE Training
LEASE Webinars
Join us on Tuesday 29 May at 13:00 for Right of First Refusal - dealing with the difficulties, a presentation and discussion led by Senior Adviser Nicholas Kissen. Book now.
LEASE 2011/12 training programme
For training on residential leasehold law.
Section 20 Consultation
Service charges for residential leaseholders
Shared ownership
Tackling bad management
Courses can be fully tailored to your requirements.
LEASE Articles
- Court of Appeal rules on what is a house
- What to do before repairing the roof (or other major works)
- Buying the freehold: set up a company or buy as trustees?
- Self-help - a useful option for the unhappy leaseholder
- Block vote - your right to take over management of flats
- Is a leaseholders ability to pay a service charge relevant to reasonableness?
- Should I be offered the right to buy the freehold of my building?
- How to discover what's behind your service charges
- Tenant's failure to respond to proceedings - default judgment in forfeiture for service charge arrears
- Pros and Cons of Buying the Freehold
- Extending a Flat Lease – The 80 Year Trap
- Tenant takeover
- Recovering payment out of time
- Recent cases on service charge accounts and recovery of costs
- Your rights when subletting
- How to Appoint a Manager
Search
Frequently Asked Questions
- The freehold has been sold without being offered to us. What can I do?
- I own the freehold of a building containing flats. The leaseholders want to buy the freehold. Do I have to sell it to them?
- I have a shared ownership lease. Do I have a right to extend my lease?
- What can I do if I disagree with an administration charge?
- What happens at the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (LVT) hearing?
- I am the leaseholder of a house. Who should arrange the insurance for the building?
- How long will it take to buy the freehold of my house?
- How do I make an application to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (LVT) for my service charge to be determined?
Leasehold Practitioners
This does not set out to be a comprehensive, approved or recommended list. Other practitioners not on the list may also be able to assist you. It has been compiled on the basis of statements of competence and expertise in the relevant legislation provided by the individuals or companies. Inclusion in the list does not constitute a recommendation by the Leasehold Advisory Service.
Please note: The companies below are filed in alphabetical order. The position in the list is no indication of the quality of service. Also, some companies provide a national service and do not just operate locally to their head office.
When appointing a professional adviser it is most important that he or she should be both familiar with the legislation and have relevant experience in the field. It is suggested that you talk to several practices before you appoint an adviser.
The following checklist of questions might be useful:
- How familiar is the practice with leasehold legislation?
- How many cases have they dealt with under the appropriate legislation?
- Can they refer you to a satisfied client?
- What is the fee structure for the work?
- Any competent practice should be able to respond satisfactorily. If not, or if they are reluctant to provide references or be firm on likely fees - go elsewhere.
Please select the type of external advisor and the region that you require:
