Lease Plan Knowledge Centre
In-depth, specialist guides to lease plans, Land Registry requirements and leasehold property — written by a genuine lease plan provider.
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Lease Plans for Shared Ownership
Shared ownership leases over seven years need a compliant lease plan of the demise. Staircasing alone rarely needs a new plan; changing the physical demise does.
When Is a Lease Plan Not Required?
Not every transaction needs a new lease plan. Short leases, unchanged demises with a compliant plan on title, and some variations of wording only may not require one.
Easements and Rights of Way on Lease Plans
Rights of way and other easements need clear coloured edging or tinting, distinct from the red demise and green communal areas, with a key that still works in black and white.
Lease Plans for New-Build Developments
Each new leasehold unit over seven years needs a compliant lease plan. Developments benefit from consistent drafting across the block from as-built or survey data.
DIY Lease Plan vs Professional Survey
DIY plans suit accurate scaled drawings; a professional survey is safer when drawings are missing, outdated or the building has changed.
Lease Plan Checklist for Solicitors
Clear instructions speed up compliant lease plans. Use this checklist to brief a provider with the address, demise wording, drawings and deadlines they need.
Can I Use a Floor Plan for Land Registry?
Marketing and EPC floor plans are sales and energy tools — not Land Registry documents. Registration needs a specialist lease plan to scale with red demise edging.
Transfer of Part Plans for Land Registry
When part of a registered title is sold or transferred, HM Land Registry needs a scaled plan identifying the land — a verbal description is not enough.
Lease Variation Plans Explained
A lease variation plan shows the revised demised area when a deed of variation changes what is included in the lease — so HM Land Registry can update the registered title.
How Much Does a Lease Plan Cost?
Residential lease plans typically start from £199 + VAT with a site survey, commercial from £299 + VAT, and DIY plans from £99 + VAT where you supply accurate drawings.
Land Registry Rejected My Lease Plan — What Happens Next?
A rejected lease plan does not usually mean your application has failed permanently. In most cases it simply needs correcting before HM Land Registry can continue — here is why plans are rejected, what happens next, and how to avoid unnecessary delays.
Title Plans Explained
A title plan is the HM Land Registry map that shows the extent of a registered property. This guide explains title plans, deeds, registers, boundaries and how to get a copy.
Types of Property Ownership in the UK
Freehold, leasehold, commonhold and shared ownership each work differently. This guide explains them and shows where a lease plan is required.
How a Lease Plan Is Prepared: Step-by-Step Guide
From instruction to final delivery, here is exactly how a compliant lease plan is prepared — and why each step matters for HM Land Registry acceptance.
Colouring Requirements for Lease Plans
Colour is how a lease plan communicates ownership and rights. This guide explains red edging, green communal areas and the conventions for other rights.
Lease Extensions Explained
Lease extensions can be statutory or voluntary, and a new lease plan is often required. Here is how the process works and where the plan fits in.
Understanding Demised Premises
The "demise" is the heart of a lease. This guide explains what demised premises are, how they are shown on a lease plan, and why precision matters.
Lease Plans for Commercial Property
Commercial lease plans must capture yards, mezzanines, shared services and access. Here is how the demise is defined for offices, retail and industrial units.
Lease Plans for Flats
Flats almost always need a lease plan because they form part of a larger building. Here is what the plan must show and how shared areas are handled.
Do I Need a Survey for a Lease Plan?
A survey is not always required. If accurate scaled drawings exist, a plan can be produced without one. Here is how to decide which route is right for you.
Who Can Draw a Lease Plan?
There is no single licensed profession for lease plans, but they must meet HM Land Registry standards. Here is who is qualified to prepare one — and who is not.
How Long Does a Lease Plan Take?
Most lease plans are completed within 3–5 working days. Here is what happens at each stage, and how to speed things up when you are on a deadline.
Lease Plan vs Title Plan
Lease plans and title plans are often confused. One is prepared by a specialist and submitted; the other is issued by HM Land Registry. Here is the difference.
Common Reasons Lease Plans Are Rejected
A rejected lease plan can delay a transaction by weeks. These are the most common reasons HM Land Registry raises a requisition, and how to avoid each one.
Land Registry Lease Plan Requirements Explained
HM Land Registry has specific requirements for lease plans. This guide explains each one — scale, north point, colouring, demise and the OS location plan.
What Is a Lease Plan?
A lease plan is a scaled drawing that identifies the boundaries of a leased property for HM Land Registry. Here is what it must contain and when you need one.
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