Leasehold Enfranchisement

“With a sound understanding of the objectives of tenants and landlords, PSW’s specialist enfranchisement team provide hands-on, practical advice to get the deal done with the minimum of fuss”

Our leasehold enfranchisement team has a proven track record of successful negotiations in all enfranchisement matters. We offer a fully comprehensive service to individual tenants, informal groups, residents' associations and landlords to guide and manage the required processes.

PSW’s team takes a pragmatic approach, steering individuals and groups through a path which is clearly mapped out for them. Our team is happy to spend time giving formal or informal presentations to groups or residents’ associations who are interested but uncertain as to the pros and the cons of moving forward with lease extensions or collective enfranchisement.

Our strengths:

  • Buying and selling freeholds
  • Lease extensions
  • Lease renewals
  • Collective rights for tenants to manage their blocks
  • Informal (or formal) presentations to groups or residents' associations on the processes, the pitfalls and potential benefits of enfranchisement
  • A strong network of property specialists within the leasehold enfranchisement field

Our leasehold enfranchisement team includes property litigation specialists who can offer advice to avoid costly mistakes and potential future litigation. They will also assist where litigation is the only recourse.

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