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.
What should a solicitor send when instructing a lease plan?
Send the property address and postcode, title number if known, a copy of the lease or draft demise wording, and any existing plans or architectural drawings.. Note whether parking, gardens, lofts or terraces are included, and flag exchange or registration deadlines. With clear instructions we can survey, draft and return a compliant PDF within typical 3–5 working day timescales.
What to send when instructing
Send the property address and postcode, title number if known, a copy of the lease or draft demise wording, and any existing plans or architectural drawings. Note whether parking, gardens, lofts or terraces are included, and flag exchange or registration deadlines. With clear instructions we can survey, draft and return a compliant PDF within typical 3–5 working day timescales.
Demise details to confirm
Ambiguity in the demise is the main cause of redraws. Confirm floor level and flat or unit identity, whether lofts, cellars, balconies and terraces are included, exclusive gardens versus communal grounds, and numbered parking or store allocations. If the lease and the building disagree, say so early so the plan can follow the agreed legal wording.
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Address + postcode | Survey booking and OS location plan |
| Title number | Aligns with register and title plan |
| Lease / draft demise wording | Plan must match the legal description |
| Existing plans or drawings | May allow DIY pricing without survey |
| Parking / garden / loft notes | Avoids missing areas on the red edge |
| Deadline | Prioritises survey and drafting |
| Client / site access contacts | Enables the measured survey |
Solicitor instruction checklist
Drawings versus survey
If the file already holds accurate scaled as-builts, ask for a DIY plan from £99 + VAT. If the property is older, altered, or drawings are sketch-level only, instruct a surveyed plan. Saying “use the marketing floor plan” is not enough — those drawings are not Land Registry compliant.
Approvals, PDFs and hard copies
We email a draft PDF for your and the client’s approval before printing. Once approved, scaled hard copies are posted — typically up to four per property — ready for the application bundle. Avoid printing approved PDFs with “fit to page”, which changes the scale and can trigger a requisition.
If Land Registry later raises a point on the plan, send us the requisition wording promptly; amendments are usually faster than a fresh instruction from scratch.
Typical timescales
Most plans complete within 3–5 working days. After survey we aim to email the draft within 48 hours where possible. Urgent slots may be available for exchange-critical matters — tell us the drop-dead date when you instruct.
Need a lease plan?
We produce Land Registry compliant lease plans across England and Wales. Send us the property details for a fixed-price quote.