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Ground leasing covers long-term leases of land for development or operating purposes, where the tenant gains a defined use of the land for a period often extending 999 years in exchange for ground rent. A solicitor drafts and negotiates the lease, secures planning and title conditions, and handles rent review mechanisms, consent regimes, assignments, and potential forfeiture or surrender provisions. They also advise on title freehold interests, rights to assets on the land, and the interaction with lenders and developers during project funding and completion.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

The solicitor handles the drafting and negotiation of the ground lease, including rent review provisions, permitted use, repair and insurance covenants, reversionary interests, and consent mechanisms for alterations or sub-letting. They coordinate title checks, ensure registration at HM Land Registry, manage encumbrances, and interface with lenders, developers, and planning authorities to protect long-term development interests.

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We cannot recommend our solicitors highly enough. Joe and Jimmy were absolutely exceptional throughout both the sale of our house and the purchase of our new home. From start to finish, they were incredibly efficient, professional, proactive and always completely in control of the process. We received regular updates and were kept fully informed at every stage, which made what can often be a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. They were friendly, approachable and so easy to deal with. Their proactive communication and attention to detail were outstanding, particularly in the lead-up to exchange and completion, on completion day itself, and even after completion. We always felt that everything was being handled efficiently and that we were in safe hands. There genuine care for us was so clear. They were, by far, the best solicitors we could have wished for. We honestly couldn’t recommend them highly enough. A truly exceptional service from an amazing team — 10/10 without hesitation! Joe and Jimmy were amazing, couldn’t have wished for any better.

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I can't praise James Folly and Shamilah Malik enough! Excellent communication and efficiency throughout the process of selling my late mother's house. All concerns were dealt with promptly with emails answered usually the same day. I would without hesitation recommend James and Shamilah and will use them again should the occasion arise.

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