What proper notice work gives your claim
A supported claim figure
We base the premium in the notice on specialist valuation reasoning.
Clear service records
Evidence of service helps the statutory process move forward with certainty.
Joined-up next steps
Notice work is coordinated with later negotiation and legal completion.
Begin a formal house claim with the right notice
A freehold claim notice is the formal Notice of Claim used by a qualifying leasehold house owner seeking the freehold under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. Lawrence & Wightman prepares and serves the notice using specialist valuation advice to support the claim figure, while making sure the required property and lease information is set out properly. That matters because the formal notice is the point at which the claim is placed on record, and the required information must be accurate and properly supported.
Move from notice to negotiation and completion
After service, the matter progresses through the freeholder's response, premium negotiation and conveyancing completion by your solicitor. We provide evidence of service and coordinate with the legal side so the statutory process stays organised. The deposit for a formal house freehold claim is £25 or three times the current ground rent, and it is deducted from the final amount paid. Careful notice preparation at the start helps later negotiation proceed from a clearer and more defensible position.
Frequently asked questions
What deposit is payable with a freehold claim notice?
The statutory deposit for a formal house claim is £25 or three times the current ground rent. It is deducted from the final amount paid, so it forms part of the overall transaction rather than sitting outside it. We explain how that requirement fits into the claim before the notice is served.
What information is needed before the notice is served?
We need the lease, the property details, the ground rent information and the information required to identify the freeholder and the claim position. That allows us to align the formal notice with the valuation evidence and helps your solicitor progress the legal side on consistent information.
What happens after the freehold claim notice is served?
Once the notice has been served, the freeholder responds and the matter moves into the negotiation stage before legal completion. We remain involved on the valuation side to support the premium position, while your solicitor handles the conveyancing work needed to complete the transfer of the freehold.