Keys on a table after completing a short lease flat sale in London

Sell Your Short Lease Flat

Short leases put most buyers off. Not us. We specialise in exactly this type of property and know how to value it fairly. No fees, no chain, and we can complete in as little as two weeks.

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What we buy

We Buy Flats With Any Remaining Lease Length

Whether your lease has 70 years left or just 15, we will make you a cash offer. Here is what we typically purchase.

Under 80 years

The most common situation we deal with. Once a lease drops below 80 years, marriage value kicks in and most buyers are put off. We are not. We understand the numbers and can still make you a fair offer.

Under 60 years

At this point most mortgage lenders will not touch it. The buyer pool on the open market shrinks to almost nothing. We buy these flats regularly and can move quickly.

Under 40 years

Very short leases that most people consider unsellable. We disagree. We have purchased flats with as little as 10 years remaining. If you own it, we can make an offer on it.

Any condition

Your flat does not need to be in perfect condition. We buy properties as they are, whether they need updating, have structural issues, or are tenant-occupied.

Your options

How We Compare

There are several ways to sell a short lease flat. Here is an honest comparison.

Factor Sell to Us Estate Agent Auction
Timeline 2-4 weeks 6-12 months 6-10 weeks
Certainty of sale Very high Low Medium
Fees None 1-3% commission 2-3% + entry fee
Chain No chain Usually yes No chain
Price Below market value Market value (if it sells) Varies widely
Viewings needed None Multiple 1-2 open days
Handles short leases well Specialists Often struggle Mixed results
Being upfront

A Word on Price

We believe in being transparent. Our offers will be below what you might achieve on the open market with a full-length lease. That is the trade-off for speed, certainty, and zero hassle.

Here is why that can still make sense for you:

  • Your flat may not sell on the open market at all due to the short lease
  • Every month you wait, the lease gets shorter and the value drops further
  • Estate agent fees, solicitor costs, and months of mortgage payments while you wait can eat into any price advantage
  • A guaranteed sale in weeks has real financial value, particularly if you need to move, settle an estate, or avoid further depreciation

We will always explain exactly how we have arrived at our offer price. If it does not work for you, there is absolutely no obligation to accept.

Step by step

The Selling Process

1

Request a valuation

Fill in our online form or call us. We just need a few basic details about your flat and the remaining lease length. Takes about two minutes.

2

Receive our offer

We come back to you within 24 hours with an initial cash offer. We will explain clearly how we have valued the property.

3

Instruct solicitors

If you accept, we both instruct solicitors. There are no costs to you beyond your own solicitor fees. You can use your own solicitor or we can recommend one experienced in short lease sales.

4

Complete and get paid

We exchange contracts and complete on a date that suits you. The funds are transferred to your solicitor on completion day. Typically 2-4 weeks from accepting our offer.

Common questions

Selling FAQ

No, and we are upfront about that. Our offers reflect the fact that we are cash buyers who can complete quickly and take on the risk of a short lease. In return, you get certainty of sale, no fees, and a fast completion. For many sellers, the speed and certainty outweigh the difference in price.
No. We do not charge any fees or commission. The price we offer is the price you receive. The offer price is what you receive, with no deductions.
We buy flats in any condition. You do not need to redecorate, repair, or tidy up. We take the property as it is.
Yes. We can purchase tenant-occupied properties. The tenancy agreement simply transfers to us as the new owner.
Not at all. Our valuation is completely free and there is no obligation. If our offer does not work for you, you are free to walk away with no cost and no hard feelings.

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