Leasehold enfranchisement explained
Nikita Dale Lewis, solicitor at HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors delves into more detail about the leasehold enfranchisement process, and what steps are involved.
March 17, 2026
Buying or selling a property is said to be one of the biggest purchases we make in life. During this time, you need clear, reliable communication and a proactive team to manage the process. While the conveyancing process can be smooth, complications can arise from long chains, complex titles, or unforeseen issues. Our expert team is here to guide you to completion, providing regular updates and tailored advice.
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Our conveyancers operate from our offices in Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City (Hertfordshire), Old Harlow (Essex) and London. However we can easily handle any residential property matters nationwide.
Your conveyancing needs – how we will help
Our experienced residential conveyancing team will guide you through any legal matter related to a residential property.
Buying & selling a property
We manage every step of the legal process for all types of residential properties, including freehold, leasehold, and auction properties, ensuring a smooth and successful transfer of ownership.
Deeds of trust
We draft and advise on Deeds of Trust for co-owners to formally record their financial interests in a property.
Equity release
We provide independent legal advice on equity release schemes, helping you to understand the implications before you proceed.
Leasehold enfranchisement
Our ALEP membership demonstrates our expertise in helping you acquire the freehold of your property.
Leasehold extension
We can guide you through the process of extending your lease, and secure your ownership for the long term.
New build conveyancing
We have specific expertise in new build transactions, including advising on developer contracts and managing tight deadlines.
Remortgage
We provide a fast and efficient service to help you remortgage your property, whether you’re switching lenders or raising capital.
Shared ownership
We offer specialised legal support for shared ownership schemes, helping you with the process of buying an initial share or increasing your equity.
Transfer of equity
We can help you with the legal process of adding or removing a person from the title deeds of a property.
Meet the team
To learn more about our conveyancing team visit our ‘Meet the team page’.
Each team member brings a wealth of knowledge in conveyancing, to meet all your legal needs.
Why choose HRJ Foreman Laws conveyancing services
Experienced team – We have a wealth of knowledge and experience in residential property matters and leasehold enfranchisement. Our team will help to resolve whatever complexities may arise, for example if you’re dealing with a long chain, have leasehold concerns, boundary issues, planning permissions or there are important environmental factors to consider.
We are recognised by the Law Society for our high standards and hold both Lexcel and the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditations. Our expertise is also recognised by our membership of the Association of Leasehold Estate Practitioners (ALEP).
Cost transparency – We are always open and transparent with our costs from the outset, providing a full breakdown with no hidden fees. You will find an overview of our costs on our conveyancing pricing page. You can also get a no obligation quotation delivered to your inbox using our conveyancing calculator. Alternatively you can call our Hitchin, Welwyn Garden City or Old Harlow office.
Dedicated contact – You will be allocated a dedicated contact from our conveyancing team in Hitchin, Welwyn Garden City or Old Harlow to handle your transaction and be your point of contact throughout the entire process.
Comprehensive service – We will handle every aspect of your transaction, from the initial offer to final completion. We anticipate potential issues and take proactive steps to keep your transaction on track. This includes coordinating with all parties involved – estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors – to minimise delays.
Local knowledge – Experience working with the Letchworth Heritage Foundation or Welwyn Garden City Estate Management Scheme
Integrated legal services – Whether you have upsized or downsized your property, if there is a change in your estate, you should consider updating your Will, or putting a Will in place. Our Wills, Trusts and Probate team will advise you on all aspects of estate planning.
Protecting you against fraud
We take the security of your transaction very seriously. We are Cyber Essentials certified, which means we have implemented robust measures to protect against common cyber-attacks and financial loss.
We will never send notifications of changes to our bank details by email. We will always contact you by telephone to verify your bank details before we transfer or receive funds.
To enhance security and provide a faster verification process, we work with Thirdfort, a specialist in secure ID verification. This helps us to quickly and safely confirm your identity and protect you from fraudsters.
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