The Lease Extension Company

What The Lease Extension Company does

The Lease Extension Company is a London-headquartered specialist law firm that helps UK residential leaseholders extend their leases, acquire a share of the freehold, or collectively purchase the freehold of their building. Founded in 2017 by Tabitha Cumming, the firm operates exclusively on behalf of leaseholders (never freeholders) and packages statutory lease extensions, voluntary lease extensions, share of freehold, collective freehold purchase, and group lease extensions under a single fixed-fee engagement. The service combines Partner-Level Solicitors and RICS Chartered Surveyors on a unified panel, with case management handled in-house by a dedicated client service team; the firm is regulated by the SRA, accredited through RICS, and is a member of ALEP.

Commercially, the firm runs a direct-to-consumer, quote-based inside-sales motion: enquiries come in via a 24/7 freephone line, email, and website form, with free no-obligation consultations and a downloadable guide serving as lead magnets, supplemented by an online Lease Extension Calculator for premium estimation. Marketing is content-led, with a deep SEO footprint covering all 32 London boroughs and major UK cities, a Knowledge Center of educational articles, and earned media in outlets such as Mail Online, Ideal Home, the Express, the Mirror, and Luxury Lifestyle Magazine; Feefo reviews provide social proof. Revenue is generated entirely through fixed professional fees that bundle solicitor and surveyor costs end-to-end (instruction through HM Land Registry registration), separate from the premium paid to the freeholder.

The firm differentiates itself from traditional conveyancing practices through a "Dual-Expert" integrated model, a proprietary valuation database accumulated since 2017 that informs premium negotiations, and a free group-extension coordination service that can reduce per-leaseholder costs by up to 50%. The team holds over 30 years of combined enfranchisement experience; the firm has served thousands of clients nationally since inception and runs a relatively small in-house operation (11-50 employees) against a network of contracted specialist solicitors and surveyors. The technology stack is intentionally light, with no proprietary AI/ML or platform - operational value rests on process design, professional credentials, and accumulated valuation intelligence rather than software defensibility.

Name

The Lease Extension Company

Legal name

The Lease Extension Company Limited

Website

https://theleaseextensioncompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Lease Extension Company is a UK specialist law firm helping residential leaseholders extend leases, acquire a share of the freehold, or purchase freehold interests under a fixed-fee model that bundles Partner-Level Solicitors and RICS Chartered Surveyors into a single integrated service. Founded in 2017, it serves consumers nationwide with a strong London borough focus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Lease Extension Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Property Managers (531312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Lease Administration & Tenant Services (BPAJAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Property Management Advisory & Leasing Administration (FSAEAJAN)

Keywords

• Lease extension solicitors
• Leasehold enfranchisement services
• Statutory lease extensions
• Share of freehold services
• Residential lease valuation

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Fixed-Fee Lease Extension Service: Single fixed fee combining solicitor and surveyor costs for the entire lease extension process from instruction to HM Land Registry registration. The fee covers professional costs but excludes the premium payable to the freeholder for the lease extension itself. No 'meter running' or hidden professional service charges.
2. Valuation Reports: Specialist RICS valuation reports for lease extension purposes. Valuation reports are valid for six months and can be updated if needed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Lease Extension Company is a specialist UK lease enfranchisement service that extends residential leases on behalf of leaseholders. It combines Partner-Level Solicitors and RICS Chartered Surveyors in a single fixed-fee offering covering statutory lease extensions, voluntary lease extensions, share of freehold, freehold purchase, and coordinated group lease extensions. Service runs nationwide across the UK with strong focus on London boroughs and other major cities.

Product overview

The Lease Extension Company operates as a specialist lease enfranchisement service combining Partner-Level Solicitors and RICS Chartered Surveyors into a single coordinated offering. The core product is the Statutory Lease Extension route (legally protected under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993), supplemented by Voluntary Lease Extensions and Share of Freehold services. The company packages its services under a Fixed Fee model that bundles solicitor and surveyor costs, and offers a Group Lease Extension option for leaseholders with the same freeholder. A proprietary Lease Extension Calculator provides cost estimates, while a Knowledge Center offers educational content. The company operates exclusively for leaseholders and does not work for freeholders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Statutory Lease Extension The legally protected route under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, allowing qualifying leaseholders who have owned their property for at least two years to extend their lease by 90 years with ground rent reduced to zero. Target customer: UK residential leaseholders eligible under the Act.
• Voluntary Lease Extension An informal, direct lease extension negotiated with the freeholder without statutory protection, available to leaseholders regardless of how long they have owned the property. Target customer: UK residential leaseholders who do not meet the two-year ownership threshold or prefer a negotiated route.
• Share of Freehold Enfranchisement service assisting leaseholders who own a share of the freehold to extend their leases, typically to 999 years, eliminating ground rent costs. Target customer: UK residential leaseholders who already hold a share of their building's freehold.
• Freehold Purchase Service enabling leaseholders to collectively purchase the freehold of their building through collective enfranchisement. Target customer: groups of qualifying UK residential leaseholders in the same building.
• Group Lease Extension Coordinated group application service for multiple leaseholders in the same building who share a freeholder, reducing individual costs by up to 50%. Target customer: groups of UK residential leaseholders with the same freeholder.
• Lease Extension Calculator Online tool allowing users to estimate an approximate lease extension premium based on property market value, lease length remaining, and annual ground rent. Target customer: UK residential leaseholders seeking an initial cost indication before requesting a formal quote.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lease extension typically adds value to property greater than the cost incurred
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ALEP (Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association membership. The company states they are 'proud members of ALEP'. ALEP is a professional body for leasehold enfranchisement practitioners in the UK, providing standards and recognition in the sector.
• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurveyors are RICS Chartered Surveyors, accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. RICS accreditation ensures surveyors meet professional standards for valuation and advisory services.
• SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolicitors are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, ensuring professional standards and regulatory compliance for legal services.
• HM Land RegistrycoreTechnology or IntegrationThe company handles registration of new leases with HM Land Registry as part of their end-to-end service, from instruction to final title registration.
• FeefominorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeefo is a review platform used to collect and display verified customer reviews. The company displays Feefo reviews on their website to build trust and credibility with prospective clients.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Savills (Residential Leasehold Services): International real estate firm with RICS surveyors providing lease extension valuation and premium negotiation services. Comparable in surveyor expertise and London/UK residential client base, though not a specialist lease extension law firm.
• Trowers & Hamlins: UK law firm with a recognised leasehold enfranchisement and residential property practice. Comparable target customer and statutory lease extension expertise, but operates as a full-service firm rather than niche specialist.
• Russell-Cooke Solicitors: Established London full-service law firm with a recognised leasehold enfranchisement and property litigation practice. Comparable target market (residential leaseholders) but offers broader legal services rather than specialising in lease extensions.
• Lambert Smith Hampton: UK commercial property consultancy with RICS surveyors providing lease extension valuations and advisory services. Comparable valuation capability and residential client overlap, but positioned as a broader real estate services firm.
• Mishcon de Reya: Major London law firm with a sizeable real estate and residential property practice handling lease extensions for high-value London properties. Targets the same residential leaseholder segment but as part of a much wider service portfolio.
• Knight Frank (Leasehold Advisory): Global real estate advisory firm with RICS-accredited surveyors handling lease extension valuations and premium negotiations. Comparable in valuation expertise and target client base, but operates as a broader property advisory rather than specialist enfranchisement service.

Direct peers

• Forsters LLP: London-based law firm with a dedicated residential leasehold enfranchisement and lease extension practice. Directly comparable in service offering and target leaseholder customers, with a partner-led service model.
• Bishop & Sewell LLP: London-focused law firm with a dedicated leasehold enfranchisement and lease extension department. Directly comparable specialist offering for residential leaseholders across London and the UK.
• Aldford Frost Bates: Specialist UK law firm focused on leasehold enfranchisement, lease extensions, and freehold purchase matters. Closely comparable in offering, target customer (residential leaseholders), and dual solicitor/surveyor coordination model.

Regional players

• Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE): UK government-funded advisory body providing free leasehold enfranchisement guidance. Comparable in serving UK residential leaseholders navigating lease extension processes, though it provides advice rather than full legal/surveyor representation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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