Short Lease Guides
Free, practical guides to help you understand short leases, your options, and how to get the best outcome for your situation.
Free, practical guides to help you understand short leases, your options, and how to get the best outcome for your situation.
Start here if you are new to the subject or want a clear explanation of how short leases work and what they mean for your flat.

What counts as a short lease, why it matters, and what it means for selling your flat.
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The relationship between lease length and flat value, with real figures and key thresholds.
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Visual chart showing how remaining lease length typically affects your flat's value.
Read guideEverything you need to know about the lease extension process, costs, and the law.

What marriage value is, why it matters below 80 years, and how it affects your extension cost.
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Step-by-step guide to the formal lease extension process, eligibility, and timelines.
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Should you extend your lease or buy the freehold? We compare both options.
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Estate agent, auction, extend first, or cash buyer? The pros and cons of each approach.
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Minimum lease requirements, which lenders will consider short leases, and what to do if your flat is unmortgageable.
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Do you need to pay CGT when selling a short lease flat? Allowances, rates, and what to expect.
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What the new legislation means, when changes take effect, and whether you should wait.
Read guideEvery situation is different. If you want to talk through your options with someone who understands short leases, give us a call or request a free valuation.
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