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Short Lease on Your Flat or House? How to Extend It

Posted: October 05, 2026
Written by: Dan Warwick

Is the lease on your flat or house running short? A lease extension can protect the value of your home, help you avoid significant extra costs, and make your property far easier to sell or remortgage. Knowing when to act, and which route to take, can make a real difference to the time and cost involved.

Watch the video below, in which a member of our expert legal team, explains how residential lease extensions work, including the formal statutory process and the option of negotiating an informal extension with your freeholder.

Newtons Solicitors has offices throughout Yorkshire, the North East, and Cumbria, so you can access legal services in the location most convenient to you.

If you would like to learn more about lease extensions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly team. We’re here to guide you through the process so you can protect the value of your home with confidence.