RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Lease Extensions & Enfranchisement

Specialist Lease Extension & Enfranchisement Advice in London & the Southeast

We provide expert valuation and strategic advice on statutory lease extensions and collective enfranchisement under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Acting for leaseholders across Prime Central London and the Southeast, we combine technical valuation expertise with commercial negotiation strategy to secure fair and defensible outcomes. Whether you are extending a single flat lease or acquiring the freehold of your building, we guide you from initial valuation through to completion or Tribunal, ensuring statutory deadlines are protected throughout.

Our Services:

  • Statutory lease extension valuations (Section 42)

  • Collective enfranchisement valuations (Section 13)

  • Freehold acquisition advice

  • Marriage value analysis

  • Relativity assessment (Gerald Eve / Savills graphs etc.)

  • Tribunal representation and expert witness reports

  • Negotiation of Section 45 Counter-Notices

  • Strategic advice regarding the Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act 2024

Why BN Surveyors?

  • Director-led advice from a Registered RICS Valuer

  • Deep experience in Prime Central London estates

  • Strong negotiation track record

  • Tribunal-ready reporting

  • Clear, commercial guidance — not just technical numbers

  • We regularly act on properties across all London boroughs.

Helpful Information

    • Lease extension valuation: from £1,250 + VAT

    • Collective enfranchisement: from £2,500 + VAT (depending on size/complexity)

    • Initial valuation report: 7–10 working days

    • Negotiations: 2–6 months depending on complexity

  • When should I extend my lease?

    Before 80 years unexpired to avoid marriage value (subject to current legislation).

    Do I have to pay the landlord’s costs?

    Yes — reasonable legal and valuation costs under Section 60.

Ready to Extend Your Lease or Acquire Your Freehold?

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