About Us
The Freehold Collective is a unique partnership dedicated to assisting apartment owners in acquiring the Freehold of their building in a stress-free manner. Our expert, end-to-end service allows you to reap all the benefits for the best value for money in the market.
The Freehold Collective: Pioneering Leasehold Liberation in the UK
Acquiring a freehold can be beneficial for a number of reasons, and our tried-and-tested acquisition process has allowed our clients to enjoy its rewards. In particular, if you have concerns about your lease length, believe your ground rent is too expensive or want to take control of your home, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
What's Our Story?
The Freehold Collective emerged from founder Mike Somekh’s personal journey through the complex world of freehold purchase. When Mike led a leasehold enfranchisement claim at Barrie House, his own apartment building at Lancaster Gate, he discovered that despite his lifelong interest in property, he knew remarkably little about leaseholder rights, the challenges involved, or the true value of acquiring the freehold ownership.
This eye-opening experience, which involved a highly contested but ultimately successful six-year legal battle, became the catalyst for establishing The Freehold Collective in 2019.
The Freehold Collective was born from Mike’s realisation that he wished he had someone to provide expert advice and support during his initial freehold purchase ordeal. His mission became clear: to be the expert advice source he wished he’d had during his own challenging acquisition process.
The Mastermind Behind the Mission: Mike Somekh
Mike Somekh is the founder and CEO of The Freehold Collective. A British director residing in England, Mike has transformed his personal struggle into a thriving consultancy that offers value-for-money services to leaseholders nationwide. His approach is deeply personal and rooted in understanding the emotional and financial stress that leaseholders face when acquiring the freehold of their building.
Mike’s own experience battling escalating service charges, unexplained bills, and delayed maintenance at Barrie House Lancaster Gate shaped his philosophy of empowering leaseholders to take control of their properties and reap all the benefits of ownership.
Award-Winning Excellence in Project Manager Services
The Freehold Collective has established itself as the market leader in leasehold enfranchisement project management, earning consecutive Project Manager of the Year awards at the prestigious Enfranchisement & Right to Manage Awards (ERMAs) in both 2022 and 2023.
This recognition reflects our unique partnership approach and our company’s expertise in managing the entire freehold acquisition process from start to finish in a stress-free manner.
The TFC Freehold Purchasing Process
The journey to purchasing your freehold starts with consulting us. At the Freehold Collective we’re project managers that have been there and done that. Our founder, Mike, undertook his first freehold acquisition when he became disenchanted with how his building was being run. Building on Mike’s personal experience, we crafted a tried, tested and honed process that guarantees success for other freehold purchasers. It looks a bit like this:
The Expert Team: Dedicated Professionals
The Freehold Collective operates as a small but highly dedicated team, providing personalised attention to each project. This unique partnership dedicated to assisting leaseholders includes key team members who are always responsive to clients’ needs and never hesitate to provide expert advice.
The team’s expertise ensures clients can navigate the complex leasehold landscape with confidence, knowing they have valuable support throughout the process.
Mike Somekh
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
John Henderson
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
Iris Plaut
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Louise Ross
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Robert Aveiro
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Linda Morris
SALES & OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
