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Selling a Short Lease Flat or House? You’re in Safe Hands.
From extensions to tax planning, we make short leases simple, and help you walk away with the value you deserve.
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Leasehold Layer Cake turned my stress into a solution. Highly recommend if you’re stuck with a short lease"
Dont Waste Your Time
You Deserve Better Than Lowball Offers and Failed Sales
When your flat has a short lease, every buyer suddenly becomes an “expert.”
They promise fast cash… then disappear. They chip away at your price… or pull out at the last minute.
At Short Lease Rescue, we do things differently. We’re both leasehold and tax experts, and we’re here to help you get the true value your property deserves, not pennies on the pound.
Whether you’re facing an absent freeholder, a badly written lease, service charge or mortgage arrears, or even CGT/IHT tax issues, you’re not stuck.
You have options, and we’ll help you understand them.
About Us
Specialists in Short Lease Solutions & Leasehold Law
At Short Lease Rescue, we help property owners, landlords, and agents navigate complex leasehold challenges with clarity, confidence, and strategy.
Our team combines deep leasehold expertise, tax knowledge, and real-world property experience to deliver fair, practical results, fast.
Decades of combined experience in leasehold and property tax
Strategic solutions for short leases, unmortgageable properties, and freeholder disputes
Transparent advice with no pushy sales or hidden agendas
Tax-efficient deal structuring to maximise your net return
Proven track record turning problem properties into profitable outcomes
Our Mission
Turn lease issues into value
Leasehold and tax experts
Fast, fair, tax-efficient exit
Rescue your sale today
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We are Different:
Why choose us?
Deep Leasehold Expertise
We’re not general property buyers. We’re leasehold and tax experts who know the legal and financial nuances that define short-lease sales. From missing freeholders to complex extensions, we’ve solved cases others walked away from.
End-to-End Guidance
Selling a short-lease property isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. We guide you from assessment to completion, coordinating solicitors, valuers, and tax planning to ensure every angle is covered.
Tax-Smart Structuring
As qualified property tax professionals, we structure transactions to minimise CGT and IHT exposure and maximise your after-sale value especially important for landlords and portfolio sellers.
Flexible, Fast Solutions
Whether you need a quick sale, help with arrears, or support during a lease extension, we move at your pace. We can even step in to cover costs while your transaction is in progress.
How a Bad Deal Became the Birth of a Better Way.
For most of my life, I’ve been drawn to helping people who feel trapped, the underdogs.
After getting burned by an arrogant freeholder, I realised how broken the leasehold system was. That frustration became fuel.
I studied every law, case, and loophole until I found a better way, one that flips the script for leaseholders.
It’s called The Leasehold Layer Cake Method, a blend of property, tax, and negotiation strategy that turns short-lease traps into opportunities.
I can’t share the whole recipe, but I can promise this:
It’s baked with fairness, creativity, and a commitment to freeing you from the leasehold grind.
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Ready to Find Your Way Out of the Leasehold Maze?
We’ll listen, review your property, and outline clear next steps, whether that’s selling, solving, or restructuring. No jargon. No hard sell. Just results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a “short lease” flat or house?
A short lease flat typically means a lease with fewer than 80 years remaining. Once the lease drops below 80 years, the cost of extending it rises significantly — and that can affect your property’s value and mortgageability.
Can I still sell my flat or house if the lease is short?
Yes! While estate agents may say you can’t sell or that it must be a cash buyer, we specialise in buying short lease flats. We understand how to structure offers that work for both parties, even when the lease is very low or there's a complex situation.
How long does the process take?
Some sellers want a quick sale, others need time to line things up. We work at your pace, whether that’s a few weeks or a few months. Our flexible approach means no pressure and no unnecessary delays.
What if I have an absent freeholder?
You’re not alone, many leaseholders find themselves in this situation. We have experience with absent freeholder cases and can still make you an offer, even if your lease can’t be extended in the usual way.
What if I’ve already tried selling and had no interest?
Don’t worry, many of our sellers come to us after struggling on the open market. We’re not put off by short leases, tricky wording in the lease, or quirky houses or flats. We love a challenge and will always look for a win-win.
How do I get started?
Just fill in our short enquiry form, give us a call, or drop us an email. One of our friendly team members will be in touch to arrange a no-pressure chat or viewing. We’ll listen, answer your questions, and let you know what we can offer.
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