The Leasehold Advisory Service Reviews 

1,496
TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Looking at 155 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the professional staff members for being exceptionally helpful, polite, and reassuringly patient during scheduled phone consultations. Consumers really appreciate receiving clear explanations, sound suggestions, and detailed follow-up emails that make navigating complex property management issues much easier and far less stressful for everyone involved. Some reviewers were not happy with unhelpful advisors who rushed through scheduled appointments, showed little enthusiasm, or provided very limited legal guidance. A few people also noted frustratingly long wait times to secure a timely callback or experienced slow replies when asking important questions in writing.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Given lots of advice from a very knowledgable , polite , young man . However , there was to be a follow up email from him to confirm our conversation . Still waiting , hence only 4 stars .

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The lady I spoke to on my 15 telephone appointment was very helpful indeed plus she forwarded me further help via email . No complaints at all excellent service. I did knock a star off however as I in... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Well it was a bad line and I could not hear the agent very well a lot of the time. I did take the advice that I was given and sent my letter to a joint Freeholder who has been totally ignoring my requ... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have used your service many times seeking answers in the darkness of leasehold property management. A lot more needs to be done to drag the system into our century. That you are free and available... See more

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  1. Legal Services

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The Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) is a government-funded, independent body that provides free advice on residential leasehold and park home law in England and Wales. Our advisers are legally qualified and offer clear, impartial guidance to help people understand their rights and responsibilities. We provide initial, outline legal advice. Our advice is outline, summary guidance designed to help you understand your position and the options available to you. It is not a substitute for full legal advice on your individual circumstances. You can explore our online guides, submit a written enquiry or book a 15-minute telephone appointment.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Didnt answer the question

Didnt answer the question, just gave general advice. I got better information from google. Simarc are trying to charge me late payment fees for groundrent even though they sent the demands to my previous address, I have confirmation from Simarc that they had my new address in 2023. The law states that they must issue demands to my corrispondence address. Leasehold Advisory should have known this but didnt inform me

September 9, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Untimely advice

Advice came through at 11.30pm on a Saturday night. It was a very brief response to a complex question and the person who responded had not asked to see our lease so could not possibly be certain they were correct. It wasnt the response I expected or hoped for and at that time of night on a Saturday I was unable to seek verification from a solicitor. I've now done so and the solicitor is retrieving documents to look at. I feel the advice was ill-timed, unprofessional and irresponsible. I should have simply gone straight to my solicitor in the first place instead of waiting two weeks for a reply that only worried me half to death and caused a sleepless weekend. All responses should be in business hours.

September 11, 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good but weak on shared freeholds

The advice I received was professional and prompt. But I was disappointed that LEASE could not advise on the enforcement of lease provisions where co-freeholders are the landlord and there is no deed of trust or freehold company. This shared freehold structure is a very common form of ownership.

September 11, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leaseholder query

Speedy, very detailed, point by point accurate response to my leaseholder query. I find this a very helpful platform to use, so I can approach my landlords with legal speech to my housing issues.

September 8, 2026
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Reply from The Leasehold Advisory Service

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad the advice was clear, detailed and helpful in addressing your leasehold query.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick to respond

Quick to respond

September 7, 2026
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Reply from The Leasehold Advisory Service

Thank you for your review. We’re pleased we could respond quickly and hope the advice was helpful.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After waiting 7 days I got a very

Waited 7 days for some very basic advice that wasn't useful. I originally contacted you as a friend had a really helpful 15min legal advice call with you.

September 9, 2026
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Reply from The Leasehold Advisory Service

We’re sorry to hear that you didn’t find the advice helpful and that the service didn’t meet your expectations. Please email us at info@lease-advice.org with your details and we’ll look into what happened.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very good

LAS answered all my questions, thank you.

September 10, 2026
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Reply from The Leasehold Advisory Service

Thank you. We’re pleased we could answer your questions and that you found the advice helpful.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A vital service for leaseholders

A vital service, very helpful, probably not enough people know this service exists. Thank you for being there!

July 14, 2026
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Reply from The Leasehold Advisory Service

Thank you for your kind words and for highlighting the importance of the service. We’re glad we could help.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

poor service

poor service, no info offered, automated emails with no reply.

September 9, 2026
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Reply from The Leasehold Advisory Service

We’re sorry to hear about your experience. Please email us at info@lease-advice.org with your details so we can look into what happened and review the service you received.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

got there in the end

absaloutly useless to start and I told you so but you then responded to the question I actually asked and That was spot on !!

September 9, 2026
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Reply from The Leasehold Advisory Service

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased the follow-up addressed your question and gave you the answer you needed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Listen to my concerns

Listen to my concerns. Followed up with advice for my next steps.

July 20, 2026
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Reply from The Leasehold Advisory Service

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased we could listen to your concerns and provide helpful advice on your next steps.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, Gives excellent advice and it's up to date with current regulations. Good communication.

September 8, 2026
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Reply from The Leasehold Advisory Service

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased you found the advice helpful and up to date, and that you had a positive experience with our service.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No help whatsoever

No help whatsoever. I was given the incorrect information.

September 7, 2026
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Reply from The Leasehold Advisory Service

We’re sorry to hear that you were unhappy with the advice you received. We take concerns about the accuracy of our advice seriously. If you’d like us to look into your experience, please contact us at info@lease-advice.org.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

There is a discrepancy between the…

There is a discrepancy between the length of my lease between the freeholder and the land registry l. I was advised to get in contact with both of them. I did and they are still contradicting each other. None the wiser! No help for my situation.

September 2, 2026
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Reply from The Leasehold Advisory Service

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry that you were left without a clear resolution. Where information held by the freeholder and Land Registry differs, it can be difficult for us to advise further without the discrepancy first being clarified by the parties responsible for those records. We appreciate how frustrating this must be when you have already contacted both and are still receiving conflicting information.

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