Linz Darlington

Lease expert, ALEP Member

Linz Darlington is the Managing Director of Homehold and a leading specialist in lease extensions, having represented leaseholders in thousands of cases. A valuer member of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP), Linz has trained industry peers on deferment and capitalisation rates at the Leasehold Forum. He frequently serves as an Expert Witness in the First-Tier Tribunal. Linz is a prominent commentator on UK leasehold reform: his work was cited in both the House of Commons and House of Lords during the passage of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, and he is regularly quoted across national media including the Financial Times, The Telegraph, and The Guardian.

Latest Articles by Linz

Buying a flat with a short lease

Buying a flat with a short lease

If you’re buying a flat, chances are it’s leasehold. In which case it’s important to look at how long the lease is. Here’s what you need to know when buying a flat with a short lease. If you are selling a flat, see our guide to selling a leasehold property. What is a leasehold flat? […]
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Lease extension valuation

Lease extension valuation

Why do I need a lease extension valuation? When you extend your lease, you must pay a price (known as a “premium”) to your freeholder to purchase the extra years. A lease extension valuation will give you a robust estimate of how much this premium will be. Usually this is presented as a range. The […]
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