If you wish to make an Enfranchisement claim, you must serve a valid Notice of Claim, in accordance with the provisions of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967. All freehold sales on the Calthorpe Estate are subject to the Scheme of Management (Residents Handbook – Calthorpe Estates), granted pursuant to Section 19 of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.

To extend the lease of a flat, a valid Notice of Claim should be served, in accordance with Section 42 of the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.

Notices should be served on Calthorpe Estates, 76 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8LU (copied to [email protected]).

It may be desirable to obtain appropriate professional advice before proceeding, but for initial guidance on procedure and what is involved, you may wish to visit the Leasehold Advisory Service (www.lease-advice.org). This is a government funded service appointed by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities & Local Government.

For any remaining queries, please contact Calthorpe Estates’ consultant [email protected]