Property law
Property, landlord and tenant law in London
Ace Counsel advises on buying, leasing, possession and disrepair, with the title, lease or tenancy checked before you commit.
Deadlines matter. Tell us what needs to happen and when.
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Residential conveyancing
Buying and selling in South London
We guide first-time buyers through freehold, leasehold and share-of-freehold purchases. Searches, title papers, fixtures, lender requirements, exchange and completion are explained as the transaction moves.
Keep the file moving. We coordinate with your lender, broker and estate agent, and flag issues that need a decision before exchange.
Leasehold advice
Lease extensions and right to manage
Lease extension eligibility depends on the lease and the leaseholder's circumstances. We explain the statutory route, assess the proposed premium and track each response date.
Timing matters. For right-to-manage applications, we review the building's eligibility and explain the notices and management transfer involved.
If agreement on a lease extension premium proves difficult, we can advise on negotiation and the next formal steps, including a tribunal application where appropriate.
Tenancy matters
Landlord and tenant issues
We advise landlords and tenants on the facts, documents and procedure. Act on the evidence.
Commercial property
Commercial leases and rent reviews
Read before signing. A commercial lease review focuses on repair obligations, assignment and underletting, break clauses and the costs that continue after the term.
We advise on renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and on rent review provisions, including how to respond to a proposed figure.
Land and title
Boundaries, rights of way and development documents
Check the plan first. We compare title plans, historic use and property documents when a boundary or right-of-way dispute arises. Easements, covenants and restrictive conditions can affect proposed building work.
Title plans and boundaries
We review the registered title and available plans alongside the history of the boundary in dispute.
Rights of way and covenants
We explain how rights and restrictions recorded against a property may affect its use.
Development agreements
We advise on documents such as conditional contracts and overage provisions before terms are agreed.
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Discuss your property matter
Start with the property type, tenure and any fixed date, such as completion or a notice deadline. Title documents can be reviewed once we have confirmed instructions.
Start with the deadline.