
Leasehold Enfranchisement
Leasehold enfranchisement is a complex and technical area of law that requires specialist expertise. Legislation in this area allows leaseholders to extend their lease, purchase the freehold or acquire the management rights over of their property. While the process can be legally intricate, it presents valuable opportunities to secure and enhance property interests for leaseholders together with management and value risks for landlords.
At Harold Benjamin, our team, led by William Bethune, has extensive experience in guiding clients through various enfranchisement matters. We have assisted landlords, developers, housing associations, investors, leaseholders, and management companies in dealing with claims, assessing risk, strategy and options.
We provide clear, tailored advice on both the legal and strategic aspects of enfranchisement, helping clients understand their options and make informed decisions. This is especially important as leasehold reform continues to evolve.
Whether you’re looking to protect an existing interest or take advantage of new opportunities, we offer straightforward, practical guidance to help you move forward with confidence.
Our key practice areas include:
- Enfranchisement of flats and houses,
- Statutory Lease Extensions of flats and houses,
- Contentious claims in Court and the First Tier Tribunal,
- Right to Manage and property management,
- Deeds of Variation, Licences and Leases,
- Disposals of leasehold and freehold interests under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987,
- Shared Ownership leases,
- Leasehold portfolios and;
- Commonhold and Leasehold Reform.
For further information please contact our Leasehold Enfranchisement Service team on 020 8422 5678.
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The Team

William Bethune Partner and Head of Leasehold Enfranchisement Leasehold Enfranchisement T: 020 3096 0840 E: William.Bethune@haroldbenjamin.com

Nisha Patel Senior Associate Solicitor Leasehold Enfranchisement T: 020 8872 3090 E: nisha.patel@haroldbenjamin.com

Manjit Dhanda Paralegal Leasehold Enfranchisement T: 020 8872 3084 E: manjit.dhanda@haroldbenjamin.com