Expert Legal Protection for UK Leaseholders | Statutory & Non-Statutory Routes | 500+ Successful Extensions
Specialist advice makes all the difference. We ensure your Section 42 Notice is handled properly from the outset, helping you avoid costly mistakes and delays.
You’ll have one dedicated lease extension lawyer, supporting you from start to finish.
Fixed fee with no hidden charges — giving you total transparency from the outset.
With 1,000+ successful lease extensions completed, we have the experience to handle complex cases and difficult freeholders. You’ll receive weekly updates and clear communication throughout the entire process.
We assess your situation and advise on the best route for your lease extension
Independent RICS surveyor prepares a lease extension valuation report for you
We prepare and serve the Section 42 notice; your landlord serves a section 45 counter notice
Your surveyor negotiates the premium with the freeholder's surveyor and we negotiate the terms of your lease
New lease executed, registered at Land Registry, your property value secured
Jensee is a qualified lawyer with 8+ years’ experience in leasehold enfranchisement and conveyancing. She has successfully represented thousands of clients in lease extensions, collective enfranchisement and freehold purchases, building a strong reputation for delivering results with care and precision.
Known for her calming and friendly manner, Jensee quickly puts clients at ease. She combines technical expertise with a supportive approach, ensuring clients feel guided and reassured throughout the process.
“I pride myself on providing a personable service. I take the time to get to know my clients and be part of their journey, whether that’s extending a lease, purchasing their first home, or complex property transactions.”
Excellent service from Arcadia Law and Jensee in particular – she was very knowledgeable, accommodating and promptly responded to all communication throughout the process. Our matter was resolved efficiently and we are most certainly going to use Jensee’s services in the future.
I would like to thank Jensee for her excellent services. Jensee was very helpful, friendly and efficient; and she managed a quick turnaround for my transaction. I would highly recommend Arcadia Law.
Superb Service from Jensee regarding lease extensions. If only all solicitors worked as well as Arcadia Law does, the world would be a much smoother and better place. A***
I instructed Arcadia Law to act for us (as executors) in the sale of a property in Surbiton and received a first class experience – Jensee was very knowledgeable and responsive to our many emails, and the whole process was very slick – I would definitely recommend using Arcadia Law!
Arcadia helped me with a probate sale and I could not have been happier with the service. Jensee in particular was amazing and very patient with me throughout the whole process.
We used the firm to extend our flat lease. Jenseen handled our case in an efficient and professional manner. We are extremely pleased with the outcome and the whole process.
I approached Arcadia Law to extend the lease on my property. Throughout the procedure, communication with Lenika and then Jensee was always clear, to-the-point, and timely. My queries on some of the finer details of the contract were always addressed with clarity and competence. I felt my interests were well protected. Thoroughly professional throughout.
We purchased a probate property at auction which required a lease extension, Bridging finance and refurbishment, there were many parties involved including an overseas partner. The deal was fraught with issues which Jensee dealt with so professionally. I would recommend Jensee and Arcadia Law and will use them permanently from now on.
We worked with Arcadia Law on our lease extension alongside Blake’s surveyors. It was a long process, but Jensee and Thatiksha were both helpful and kept us up to date with what was going on. Very happy it’s all completed.
Arcadia were helpful guiding me through he process telling me what to do.
Expensive process but worth getting it right.
I had my lease extended with Arcadia Law and I would highly recommend the firm for that.
However, Jensee Seetaram went above and beyond and actually found a problem with the deed title to my property, which I had paid a different solicitor and firm to change fifteen years previously. If it wasn’t for Jensee’s thoroughness then my ex-partner would still be on the deeds and I cannot thank her enough.
Amazing service from Jensee. Very professional and knowledgeable. Dealt with our lease extension in a very timely manner and provided updates and replies to our queries very quickly. Thank you so much for a efficient job at a reasonable price.
Statutory (Section 42) is your legal right to extend your lease by 90 years with reduced ground rent. You follow a formal legal process with set timelines and your freeholder must respond. Informal means negotiating directly with your freeholder outside the statutory process—this can be faster and sometimes cheaper, but you have less legal protection and the freeholder isn’t obligated to agree. We’ll advise which route suits your situation best.
If your lease is below 80 years, extending before selling typically adds more value than the extension costs. Buyers’ mortgage lenders often reject short leases, which can kill your sale. The process takes 6-12 months, so start early. Alternatively, you can assign the benefit of the claim to your buyer.
The government has announced leasehold reforms, but implementation timing remains uncertain and could take years. Meanwhile, your property continues losing value if your lease is below 80 years—every year of delay increases your premium due to marriage value. The current statutory process is well-established and reliable. For most leaseholders, waiting costs more than extending now.
Statutory extensions typically take 6-12 months from instruction to completion. This includes valuation, serving the Section 42 notice (which gives your freeholder two months to respond), negotiation period, and final lease completion. Informal extensions can sometimes be faster if your freeholder is cooperative, but timelines are less predictable. We’ll give you realistic expectations based on your specific situation.
Yes. Leases below 60 years are more complex and expensive due to higher marriage value, but they’re absolutely extendable. The statutory process is the same—you still gain 90 years and reduced ground rent. The premium will be higher, making professional legal help even more important to ensure the process is handled correctly. The sooner you act, the less the premium increases.