Peppercorn Law

19/08/2026

Will the latest leasehold reforms make lease extensions and freehold purchases cheaper?

Our latest article looks at three important developments:

• the Court of Appeal challenge concerning the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024;
• the consultation on leasehold enfranchisement process costs; and
• the consultation on the valuation rates used to calculate premiums.

Both consultations close on 23 September 2026.

We explain what the proposals could mean for leaseholders and why the current rules still apply for now.

Read the article:

23/06/2026

If you have agreed the premium for your lease extension, you may be wondering what happens next.

In our latest blog, we explain the final stages of the lease extension process, including:

• the 4 month statutory deadline to complete
• what we need from the freeholder’s solicitor
• when completion monies are usually due
• signing the new lease deed
• source of funds checks
• Land Registry registration

We also explain what can be done if the landlord’s Section 60 costs appear too high.

Read the full guide here: https://www.peppercornlaw.co.uk/post/after-the-lease-extension-premium-is-agreed

05/05/2026

Should you wait for leasehold reform before extending your lease?

A recent government update has confirmed that key changes, including the abolition of marriage value and reforms to ground rent may still be some way off, with growing expectation that they won’t take effect until closer to 2029.

While reform is still on the agenda, there are real uncertainties around timing, legal challenges, and how these changes will actually be implemented.

In this blog, we explain:
✔ What’s been confirmed
✔ What’s still uncertain
✔ What it means if you’re thinking about extending your lease

Read more:

On 29th April 2026, Housing and Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook delivered a keynote speech at the Institute for Government, offering a candid update on the Government’s progress toward leasehold reform. The speech was keenly watched for many looking for updates on when marriage value will be a...

21/04/2026

If you're extending your lease with a London council, one of the biggest unknowns is the landlord’s costs.

We’ve just published a practical guide based on real cases from 2025, covering typical costs for councils including London Borough of Islington, London Borough of Hackney and London Borough of Southwark.

The guide breaks down:
✔ Legal fees
✔ Valuation fees
✔ Administration charges

It also explains why costs vary between councils and what you should budget for overall.

If you're looking for clarity on lease extension costs before getting started, this is a helpful place to begin.

👉 Read the full guide:

This guide explains typical London council lease extension costs, including landlord legal, valuation and admin fees for London Borough of Islington, London Borough of Hackney and London Borough of Southwark, based on 2025 cases. It focuses on landlord costs only under the Leasehold Reform, Housing....