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Sarah Mitcham

Property Solicitor

Solicitor specialising in UK residential leasehold conveyancing, Section 42 notices and cross-border transactions for overseas buyers, including Americans purchasing UK property.

About Sarah

Sarah is a qualified solicitor practising in UK residential property law, with a focus on leasehold conveyancing, statutory lease extensions and freehold purchase transactions.

She has particular experience acting for overseas buyers, including US-based purchasers navigating UK leasehold structures, Stamp Duty Land Tax non-resident surcharges, and the legal process of serving a Section 42 notice.

At LeaseVault, Sarah reviews legal and process-related content for accuracy, ensuring articles reflect current legislation including the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 and its phased implementation.

Solicitor, England & WalesResidential ConveyancingOverseas Buyer Transactions

Articles by Sarah

Section 42 Notice ExplainedUK Leasehold for AmericansLondon Property Taxes for AmericansSolicitor Fees for a Lease ExtensionRight to Manage Explained

Editorial Standards

All content on LeaseVault UK follows our editorial policy. Calculator methodology is documented in full on our methodology page, with citations to GOV.UK, RICS, HM Land Registry and the LEASE Advisory Service.