Leasehold Enfranchisement Explained

With a growing number of cases, and recent reforms, the area of residential leasehold enfranchisement is ever-contentious. Increasingly, leaseholders are becoming aware of their rights, and exercising them, and they need expert advice on the law and on valuation.

Property professionals providing this advice need to feel confident when delivering the best service to their clients, yet much of the guidance available deals only with legal issues, often neglecting the all-important perspective of the valuer surveyor.

Leasehold enfranchisement explained takes a refreshing approach to this critical area of valuation and the law. Highlighting the key responsibilities for each party, and timetables with which to comply, this unique guide also gives expert advice for tackling common valuation and legal issues, with fully illustrated valuation calculations and illustrations of the legal issues.

Written in a logical and accessible format, the book features full and clear analysis of each process, illustrated by time-saving flowcharts, checklists, sample forms and case summaries, plus over 30 sample valuation calculations and a glossary of terms.
- Clear, practical guidance to the complex area of valuation and law
- Written by experienced practitioners at the forefront of valuation practice and property law, and edited by the leading expert in the field
- Full and clear explanation with over 30 worked valuation examples
- Flow charts, checklists, sample forms and diagrams to illustrate procedures.

Leasehold enfranchisement explained is an essential companion for all professionals involved in this complex area, and an excellent introduction to the subject for those studying this field.

'The valuation aspects of lease extension and enfranchisement require an expertise that valuers may not have encountered in their day to day practice. This book is therefore very welcome.'
-- Senior President of the Residential Property Tribunal Service

'The law is explained in clear and straightforward language and is written with refreshing confidence'.
-- Senior President of the Residential Property Tribunal Service

The book is written by experts in valuation practice and law, and edited by a renowned lawyer in the field.