Zero Down Lease

Zero Down Lease is a specialist firm that focuses exclusively on lease extensions for leaseholders in England and Wales. The business operates under the trading name of Leasehold Services Ltd and its subsidiaries, including Leasehold Solicitors Ltd and Leasehold Finance Ltd. They offer a one-stop-shop service with a guaranteed price before work begins, including court and tribunal costs if necessary.

The process begins with a free lease report that analyzes data from HM Land Registry to estimate costs. Next, clients book a no-obligation consultation call with specialists. This is followed by a RICS lease extension valuation to determine the exact cost, and finally, the firm handles the extension from negotiation to registration at HM Land Registry.

The firm utilizes a Valuation Team led by RICS valuers Ned Wainwright, Josef Wasinski, and Leor Fagelson. A Case Management Team, accredited by ALEP, guides clients through the process. The Legal Team, headed by Brendan O'Brien and Adrian Toulson, handles reserved legal work, while the Finance Team assists with payment options.

Extending a lease can reduce ground rent to £0, protect a home's value by adding thousands of pounds, and prevent increasing ground rent charges. The business states that every year a leaseholder waits, the cost to extend becomes more expensive, making early action financially beneficial.

The firm offers lease extension financing that allows clients to extend now and pay later when they sell or remortgage their property. This option is subject to eligibility but aims to remove the need for substantial upfront payments for those stuck in a financial bind.

Zero Down Lease provides a single guaranteed price before the process starts, which includes court and tribunal costs if required. This 'no surprises' policy is part of their commitment to making the process straightforward and affordable for leaseholders.

The registered office is at 66 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NA. Clients can reach the team via the phone number +44 20 3856 8300 or by emailing [email protected] for general enquiries and other specific team contacts.

Leasehold Services Ltd is regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is a member of The Property Ombudsman. Leasehold Solicitors Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), while Leasehold Finance Ltd is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The business claims to complete more lease extensions in a month than 99.9% of firms do in a year. Their singular focus means they have seen every scenario, negotiated against hundreds of landlords, and won every tribunal case they have faced.

A potential client can start by using the firm's free calculator or completing a quick form to get a free lease extension report. This report provides a personalised estimate of the cost to extend the lease without requiring the client to dig out their lease documents immediately.

After receiving the report, the client books a no-obligation call with the team to discuss their specific situation. If they decide to proceed, they move on to getting a RICS lease extension valuation to establish the exact premium required for the extension.

The case management team includes paralegals such as Alexandra Mbhout, Ananya Chandra, Bhumi Patel, and Danielle Forrest. They act as the main point of contact to ensure the case progresses smoothly from start to finish.

The legal team is headed by Brendan O'Brien and Adrian Toulson. They focus on reviewing draft leases, negotiating legal terms, and registering the new lease with HM Land Registry within Leasehold Solicitors Ltd.

The general enquiries team consists of Hannah Boote, Nadia Sangari, Ben Jones, Sofi Rayhan, Sean Lotz, and Dominique Rowlands. They provide impartial advice and help clients understand their options before pointing them to the specialist teams.

The official website of Zero Down Lease is zerodown.lease.