Lease Extension Solicitors Harrow

Lease Extension Solicitors in Harrow

CQS Accredited
4.7★ on Google
SRA Regulated
20+ Years Experience

Kenton Solicitors provides specialist lease extension advice for leaseholders across Harrow and north-west London. Our team advises on individual lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, and share of freehold purchases from our office on Kenton Road, Harrow.

A short lease can significantly affect the value and mortgageability of your property. Whether you are looking to extend your lease, purchase the freehold with your fellow leaseholders, or acquire a share of freehold, our solicitors are here to assist.

We act for leaseholders across all property types — from purpose-built flats to converted Victorian houses across Harrow and the surrounding area.

Free Consultation — 020 8907 2444
20+
Years of leasehold and lease extension experience
4.7★
Google rating from verified client reviews
CQS
Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme accredited
Harrow
Based on Kenton Road — appointments in person, by phone or video
What We Handle

Our Lease Extension Services

We advise leaseholders and freeholders on all aspects of lease extension and enfranchisement across Harrow and north-west London.

Individual Lease Extension

We act for leaseholders seeking to extend their lease on a flat or house. We advise on the process, serve the formal notice on your behalf, and negotiate the premium and terms with the freeholder's solicitors through to completion.

Collective Enfranchisement

Where a group of leaseholders in a building wish to purchase the freehold collectively, we advise on eligibility and manage the process on behalf of the participating leaseholders from start to completion.

Share of Freehold Purchase

Where a share of freehold is being sold as part of a property transaction, we act for the buyer to ensure the transfer of the freehold share is correctly documented and registered.

Informal Lease Extension

Where a leaseholder and freeholder agree terms informally — without serving formal notices — we document the agreed extension and register it at HM Land Registry on your behalf.

Advice for Freeholders

We also act for freeholders receiving lease extension requests from leaseholders — advising on the process, negotiating the premium, and managing the transaction through to completion.

Lease Extension on Purchase

If you are buying a leasehold property with a short lease, we can advise on negotiating a simultaneous lease extension as part of your purchase transaction.

Why It Matters

Why Leaseholders in Harrow Need Specialist Advice

Harrow has a significant proportion of leasehold properties — particularly purpose-built flats and converted houses. Many leaseholders are unaware of how their lease length affects their property until they come to sell or remortgage.

A lease extension can protect the value of your property, make it easier to mortgage, and give you greater security as a homeowner. Our team advises leaseholders at every stage — from the initial valuation through to registration of the extended lease.

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Short Leases & Mortgageability

Most mortgage lenders require a minimum lease length remaining after the end of the mortgage term. A lease that is too short can make a property difficult to mortgage — affecting both your ability to remortgage and any future buyer's ability to obtain finance.

Impact on Property Value

As a lease shortens, the value of the property typically reduces. Extending the lease before it becomes critically short is generally more straightforward and protects the value of your investment.

Ground Rent Provisions

Some older leases contain ground rent arrangements that can cause difficulties when selling or remortgaging. A lease extension can provide an opportunity to address these as part of the transaction.

Collective Enfranchisement Benefits

Where leaseholders in a building collectively purchase the freehold, they gain greater control over the management of the building, service charges, and future lease terms.

Who We Act For

Lease Extension Advice for Every Situation

01

Existing Leaseholders

Leaseholders who own their flat and wish to extend the lease — whether as a planned step or ahead of a sale or remortgage.

02

Buyers of Short Lease Properties

Buyers who are purchasing a leasehold property with a short lease and wish to negotiate an extension as part of the transaction.

03

Groups of Leaseholders

Leaseholders in a building looking to collectively purchase the freehold or acquire a share of freehold together.

04

Sellers with Short Leases

Property owners who need to extend their lease before selling in order to maximise value and ensure the property is mortgageable for a buyer.

05

Freeholders

Freeholders and management companies receiving lease extension requests from leaseholders and requiring advice on the process and the premium.

06

Property Investors

Investors purchasing leasehold properties as part of a portfolio, where lease length and ground rent arrangements require careful consideration before purchase.

Areas We Cover

Lease Extension Solicitors Serving Harrow

Our lease extension team advises leaseholders and freeholders across Harrow. We are familiar with the leasehold property market in the area and the common issues that arise in local transactions.

We also act for clients whose properties are located elsewhere in London and across England and Wales.

Harrow on the Hill Kenton Wealdstone Pinner Hatch End Rayners Lane Stanmore

Get in Touch

To discuss a lease extension or enfranchisement matter, contact our team for a free initial consultation.

020 8907 2444

or email info@kentonsolicitors.co.uk

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 10am – 6pm

Saturday: 10am – 6pm

Common Questions

Lease Extension FAQs

A formal lease extension typically takes between three and six months from the point of serving notice to completion. An informal lease extension agreed directly with the freeholder can often be completed more quickly. The timeline depends on how promptly the freeholder responds and whether the premium is agreed without dispute.
On a flat, a qualifying leaseholder can extend the lease by 90 years on top of the existing unexpired term. On a house, an extension of 50 years is available. Informally, the parties can agree any extension term between themselves.
For a formal lease extension on a flat, you generally need to have owned the property for at least two years before serving notice on the freeholder. There is no minimum ownership period for an informal extension agreed directly with the freeholder. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
Collective enfranchisement is the process by which a group of leaseholders in a building jointly purchase the freehold of the building. Once the freehold is owned collectively, the leaseholders — through a company they control — can extend their individual leases on favourable terms and take control of the building's management.
A formal lease extension follows a set process involving a notice served on the freeholder. An informal extension is one agreed directly between the leaseholder and freeholder without going through that process. Both result in a new extended lease — the difference is the route taken to get there. Our team can advise on which approach is more suitable for your circumstances.
Yes. Our office is on Kenton Road, Harrow and is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm. We welcome walk-in enquiries and can arrange appointments at a time that suits you. Telephone and video consultations are also available.

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Free initial consultation. CQS accredited. Over 20 years of experience. Based in Harrow.

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