Methodology

How LeaseLens builds your report

LeaseLens reads the documents, extracts key facts, applies a fixed set of risk checks, and writes the report in plain English. At launch, paid reports are supported by concierge review.

The current methodology is designed for England & Wales leasehold packs. It uses fixed rules for the main risk categories so important findings are not driven only by open-ended AI responses.

How the report is put together

  1. Ingestion and file metadata capture
  2. PDF text extraction with OCR fallback for low-density files
  3. Document classification into core pack categories
  4. Extraction of charges, reserve figures, insurance details, and risk indicators
  5. Rule-based flagging and confidence handling
  6. QA pass to reduce overclaiming and highlight contradictions

Guardrails

  • No overclaiming or unsupported conclusions
  • No “buy / don't buy” recommendations
  • Medium/high findings should carry evidence context
  • Contradictions are converted into verification prompts
  • Missing documents reduce confidence instead of being ignored

Launch operating model

The launch product is concierge-backed rather than fully automated. The paid report is meant to support human review, not replace it.