The King’s Speech and the Leasehold & Freehold Reform Bill
Breaking News: The King’s Speech featured a brief snippet on Leasehold Reform. We look at the implications and what leaseholders might be able to expect.
Lease Extensions Explained: The Step-By-Step Guide
If you have a leasehold property and need to extend your existing lease, but aren’t sure how, you’re in the right place.
Can a Freeholder Develop My Roof Space?
Are you a leaseholder who has recently received a notification from the local council of a proposed development of new flats on your roof? If so, this guide is for you.
Freehold vs Share of Freehold: The Key Differences
Whether you’re a leaseholder looking to extend your lease via your collective freehold, or a share of freehold owner looking to grant a lease extension to yourself or other residents of your block, there are a few key things you need to know about the process and associated costs.
What’s the Cost of Extending a Lease on a Share of a Freehold?
Extending the lease on your home can be an intimidating and costly process, but it doesn’t have to be. We’re here to help. Whether you’re a leaseholder looking to extend your lease via your collective freehold, or a share of freehold owner looking to grant a lease extension to yourself or other residents of your […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to the Collective Enfranchisement Process
To provide a quick refresher – if you find yourself in one of these situations: You and/or other leaseholders are dissatisfied with your landlord’s management of your residential building; or you want to exercise your rights to ownership of your property; or you wish to increase the value of your property, you might be considering […]
The Comprehensive Right to Manage Criteria
The Right to Manage (RTM) is a powerful piece of legislation, which gives you as leaseholders the power to take control of the management of your building. However, it is not guaranteed that all buildings automatically qualify for this.
Ground Rent and Service Charges Explained
At first glance, ground rent and service charges can be intimidating and confusing to try to navigate. But we’re here to share a little expertise to help you better understand what these are, how they work, and how to use them for your benefit.
Is it Worth Buying the Freehold of a Flat? The Experts Opinion
As a leasehold property owner, you may be wondering if it is worth buying the freehold of your flat. After all, owning the freehold gives you a greater sense of security and control over your property.
What is Right to Manage?
The Right to Manage (RTM) is a legal option for leaseholders (flat owners) to take control over the way their building is looked after and to decide how their money is spent. It was first introduced through the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act in 2002.