About Us

The Lease Extension Specialists

We complete more lease extensions in a month than 99.9% of firms do in a year.*

While other firms treat lease extensions as a sideline, it's all we do. That singular focus means one thing for you: we've seen every scenario you can imagine, solved every problem, and know exactly how to get your lease extended.

*Based on HM Land Registry Transaction Data, October 2025

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Listen to Josef tell the story of Zero Down Lease on the HM Land Registry podcast

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Hi, I'm Josef, founder of Zero Down Lease.

Like many of you, I found myself needing to extend the lease on my flat. I assumed it would be straightforward. I was wrong.

Despite having spent nearly a decade in property (my previous company, Wayhome, helped people buy their first homes and we co-owned close to £100 million in property with our customers) I thought I understood this world.

Then I tried to extend my lease...

There were countless hours spent searching for terms I didn't understand, digging through dense legal documents, and calling solicitors who quoted me thousands of pounds without explaining what I'd actually get for that money.

If someone with my background was this confused and overwhelmed, one thought stuck with me: how impossible must it feel for everyone else?

So if you're feeling lost right now, know this: you're not alone. And you've come to the right place.

So We Decided To Fix It

That frustration is why we started Zero Down Lease. We built this company with one goal: make the process of extending your lease simple, straightforward and affordable.

No Hassle

A true one-stop-shop. All the experts you need under one roof, with one point of contact throughout.

No Surprises

One price, guaranteed before you start. Including court and tribunal costs if it comes to that.

No Big Bills

Extend now, pay later with lease extension financing if needed. Subject to eligibility.

Since starting this journey, we've been joined by an incredible team of legal, property and valuation experts. Every one of us is deeply committed to helping leaseholders just like you.

Why We're Different

Most firms do lots of things. We don't. We only do lease extensions.

While other firms juggle dozens of practice areas, we wake up every morning thinking about lease extensions and go to bed dreaming about them.

When you specialise this deeply, something happens: you get really, really good at it. We've seen every type of case. Difficult freeholders. Complex buildings. Unusual lease structures. Missing landlords. Court and Tribunal hearings. We've handled them all.

Other Firms

✓ Lease Extensions
✓ Conveyancing
✓ Wills & Probate
✓ Family Law
✓ Commercial Property
✓ Disputes
✓ Personal Injury
✓ Employment

✓ Lease Extensions
✗ Absolutely nothing else
✗ Nada whatsoever
✗ Zilch, zero, zip
✗ Not a sausage
✗ Nowt else, ever
✗ Diddly squat
✗ That's it

One Roof. One Team. One Goal.

Most firms leave you to coordinate everything yourself. We do things differently.

The Traditional Way

✗ Find your own solicitor
✗ Hire a separate surveyor
✗ Chase multiple firms yourself
✗ Hope nothing falls through the cracks
✗ Juggle different invoices and timelines
✗ Pay thousands to extend your lease

The Zero Down Way

✓ One dedicated point of contact
✓ Solicitors and surveyors in-house
✓ We run the entire process
✓ Nothing slips through
✓ One price, guaranteed upfront
✓ Extend now, pay later with finance

One team, one price, one less thing to worry about.

Why You Can Trust Us

We know trust is everything when you're dealing with something as important as your home. Especially when it's probably your biggest asset. We don't take that lightly. We know that trusting a company you found online with something this important isn't easy. So we've made sure you're protected at every step.

We're regulated by RICS for the valuation and negotiation work we do, the SRA for reserved legal activities, registered with the FCA and covered by The Property Ombudsman.

We're one of fewer than 1% of firms accredited by ALEP. And we're backed by HM Land Registry and Ordnance Survey through their Geovation programme.

We've Helped 7,000+ Leaseholders

From London to Leeds, Bristol to Birmingham, Manchester to Milton Keynes. We've helped leaseholders in every corner of the country navigate their lease extensions.

While we're based in London, everything is handled remotely. Video calls, online portals, and digital documents mean you get the same expert service wherever you are. And if a site visit is ever needed, we have surveyors who can come to you.

Wherever your property is, we can help.

We've Saved Our Clients Over £1 Million

We fight hard and save our clients on average 16% on their landlord's premium, and we've won every Tribunal case we've taken on.

Whoever you're up against, we know how to get a better deal. Cooperative or combative, we know how to get results.

£1M+ Saved for clients*

16% Average premium savings*

100% Tribunal win rate*

*Statistics based on negotiations carried out by our in-house RICS valuers as of January 2026

Landlords We've Negotiated Against

Our experienced team of RICS valuers have negotiated against hundreds of landlords of every kind. From councils and housing associations through to private individuals.

100% ★★★★★ 5-star reviews

What We're Most Proud Of

Honestly? It's not the credentials or the regulatory memberships.

It's that every single customer has given us five-star reviews.

Not 99%. Not "almost all". Every leaseholder we've helped has rated us 5 out of 5 stars. That's because helping people like you is genuinely what gets us up in the morning.

You Can Finally Stop Searching

A lease extension is a blocker to what you actually want.

You want to sell your home for what it's worth. Remortgage to a better rate. Or simply stop worrying about your property losing value year after year.

We're here to remove that blocker as simply and stress-free as possible. You don't need to become an expert in leasehold law, valuations and negotiations. That's our job.

You just need to know your case is in the hands of people who've done this countless times before and genuinely care about getting you the best possible outcome.

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