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Specialist Cash Buyer of Leasehold Flats
Sell Your Flat Fast.
Cash Offer in 24 Hours.
Short lease, probate, unmortgageable or just difficult to sell - we step in where estate agents can't. No public viewings, no chains, no delays.
Is Your Flat Difficult to Sell?
We Buy Leasehold Flats
Leasehold sales can be complicated. If your flat has any of these issues, a cash buyer is often your best - and sometimes only - route to a clean sale.
Short Lease Flat
Under 80 years on the lease makes mortgage lending difficult or impossible. We buy short lease flats - including those with fewer than 60 years remaining.
Probate Sale
Selling a flat from an estate can be slow and complex. We work sensitively and efficiently - completing to fit the probate timeline wherever possible.
Defective Lease
Leases with missing clauses, drafting errors, or provisions that make the flat unmortgageable are no obstacle for us. We buy regardless of lease defects.
Mortgage Rejected
Structural issues, cladding, short leases or restrictive covenants can all make a flat unmortgageable. That is not a problem for a cash buyer.
Sale Fallen Through
Buyers drop out, surveys come back difficult, chains collapse. If your sale has fallen through once or more, we offer a certain and reliable route out.
Unmodernised Flat
We buy flats in any condition - no need to redecorate, repair or renovate. We take properties as they are, so you can move on without the hassle.
Difficult Managing Agent
Some managing agents are slow to provide information that buyers need. We know how to navigate this and can absorb delays that derail ordinary sales.
Studio Flat
Studio and micro flats can be particularly hard to sell on the open market due to limited mortgage availability and restricted buyer demand. We buy studio flats direct.
Why Leasehold Flats Are Different
Why Leasehold Flats Are Harder to Sell
Leasehold ownership involves a relationship between the leaseholder and the freeholder - and while this usually runs smoothly, it introduces a layer of complexity that freehold house sales simply do not have. Buyers need information about the lease length, ground rent, service charges, and how the building is managed. Their solicitors must review all of this before a purchase can proceed.
These enquiries take time, and the answers are not always straightforward. A slow managing agent, a disputed service charge, a short lease, or unusual wording in the lease document can all cause delays - or prompt a buyer to withdraw entirely. Even buyers who start the process with good intentions sometimes pull out when complications emerge during conveyancing.
As a specialist cash buyer of leasehold flats, we understand these complications. We research the lease and ask the right questions before making an offer, rather than discovering problems later. That means fewer surprises, more reliable transactions, and a clearer route to completion for sellers dealing with difficult circumstances.
Simple and Straightforward
How the Process Works
Four stages from first contact to completion. No hidden steps, no unexpected delays on our side.
Tell Us About Your Flat
Call us or complete our short online form with the basics: address, approximate lease length, and any complications you know about. There is no obligation.
Takes about 2 minutesInitial Response and Estimate
We may follow up with a few questions, then assess whether the flat is one we can buy. If so, we come back with an initial offer estimate based on a desktop review of comparable sales and the information you have given us.
24 to 48 hoursDetailed Research and Inspection
If you would like to proceed, we review the lease and title register in full and arrange a convenient time to view the flat. We then confirm our offer in writing.
Typically a few daysComplete on Your Date
Solicitors are instructed and the conveyancing begins. You choose the completion date and instruct your own solicitor. No tie-in agreements, no fees from us.
From 3 weeks
Start With a Free Offer
Timings shown are estimates and assume weekday office hours. They can vary with the complexity of the purchase, since we carry out as much research as practically possible before solicitors are instructed.
Cash Buyer vs Estate Agent
Why Sellers Choose Sell Flat UK
We are upfront that a cash offer is typically below open market value. Here is the honest comparison.
| What matters to you | Sell Flat UK | Estate Agent |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer uses cash (no mortgage) | Yes - always | Depends on buyer |
| Short lease flat accepted | Yes | Very few buyers |
| Sale price | Below market value | Closer to market value |
| Estate agent fees | None | 1-2% of sale price |
| Risk of sale collapsing | Very low | Relatively common |
| Typical time to complete | From 3 weeks | 3-9 months |
| Public viewings required | No | Many, ongoing |
We are a member of The Property Ombudsman (D12463) and are registered at Companies House under number 04636129. We are not a middleman - we buy with our own funds.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We can typically complete in as little as 3 to 4 weeks from the point of acceptance. If you need longer - for example to arrange your onward move or sort out paperwork - that is fine. You choose the completion date.
No - and we are transparent about this. Cash buyers pay below open market value in exchange for speed, certainty, and a chain-free sale. Once you factor in estate agent fees (typically 1-2%), solicitor costs on both sides, and potentially months of mortgage payments during a slow sale, the difference is often smaller than it first appears.
We will always explain the basis of our offer clearly so you can make an informed decision with no pressure.
Yes. This is one of our core specialisms. We buy flats with under 80 years remaining on the lease, including leases with fewer than 60 years. A short lease makes mortgage finance impossible for most buyers - which is precisely why a cash buyer like us is often the only realistic option.
Lease extension costs can be significant, and the changes introduced by the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LAFRA) are still being implemented. We factor all of this into our offer.
No fees from us. You will need your own solicitor to handle the conveyancing on your side - as you would in any property sale. We do not charge arrangement fees, valuation fees, or administration costs.
We are LDN Properties Limited - a genuine cash buyer with over 20 years of experience. We buy with our own funds and do not pass your property on to another buyer. We are registered at Companies House (04636129) and are a member of The Property Ombudsman (D12463).
Yes. We are based in London but buy leasehold flats across England and Wales. Call us on 020 7183 5114 and we will confirm straight away whether your flat falls within our area.
Guides and Advice
Further Reading
Practical guides to help flat owners understand the issues that can affect a leasehold sale. No jargon - just clear, honest information.
How to Check How Many Years Are Left on Your Lease
A step-by-step guide to finding out your remaining lease length and what it means for a sale.
Read guide →Selling a Leasehold Flat with a Missing Freeholder
What to do when the freeholder cannot be found and how it affects your options as a seller.
Read guide →Ground Rent Problems and What They Mean for Your Sale
How onerous ground rent terms affect mortgage lending and what sellers can do about it.
Read guide →Leasehold Reform Uncertainty Grows in 2026
The latest on LAFRA implementation and what it means for leaseholders considering selling.
Read article →Average Sale Time for a Leasehold Flat
How long leasehold sales typically take, why they take longer than freehold, and how to speed things up.
Read guide →The TA7 Form Explained
What the TA7 leasehold information form covers and what sellers are required to disclose.
Read guide →