Leases can vary greatly. A Lease can be granted for a few years to 999 years, meaning that you only own the property for a fixed period of time.
You will have a legal agreement with the Landlord (also known ad the Freeholder) which will stipulate the length of the Lease and any conditions of Leasing.
Most apartments/flats are Leasehold. Some other properties can be Leasehold, especially those in Shared Ownership Schemes.
If you are not sure if the property you are purchasing is Freehold or Leasehold, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for a free no-obligation quote- please email
Our Conveyancers are qualified to provide services for both Freehold and Leasehold properties and have done so for many years.
We can provide you with advice on extending a lease or leasehold enfranchisement and provide advice on the conditions of your Lease.
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Stephanie Sadofsky is the accredited Lifetime Lawyer at Jane Brooks Law
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