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Mike Somekh

Mike is the founder and CEO of The Freehold Collective, with the idea originating from his own freehold acquisition. For over 12 years Mike has been working with freehold acquisition projects and has built many useful connections and partnerships that The Freehold Collective uses. Read some more industry expertise by Mike Somekh.

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A double win for The Freehold Collective at the 2023 ERMAs

August 8, 2023 Mike Somekh

The Freehold Collective, a partnership dedicated to helping leaseholders acquire the Freehold of their building, has been awarded, for the second year running, Project Manager of the Year at the 2023 ERMAs, whilst Senior Account Manager John Henderson was Highly Commended in the Professional of the Year category.

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Lease Extension

Lease Extensions Explained: The Step-By-Step Guide

April 28, 2023 (Updated: August 6, 2025) Mike Somekh

If you have a leasehold property and need to extend your existing lease, but aren’t sure how, you’re in the right place.

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Purchase Your Freehold Tips

Permitted Development Rights For Flats & Roof Space

March 29, 2023 (Updated: January 12, 2026) Mike Somekh

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.

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Purchase Your Freehold Tips

Freehold vs Share of Freehold: Meaning & Differences

March 9, 2023 (Updated: August 6, 2025) Mike Somekh

Understanding the difference between freehold and share of freehold is crucial — especially if you’re buying a flat, extend your lease, or navigating ownership responsibilities with other residents. 

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Lease Extension

What’s the Cost of Extending a Lease on a Share of a Freehold?

February 21, 2023 (Updated: August 12, 2025) Mike Somekh

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 […]

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Enfranchisement

Collective Enfranchisement Process: Step by Step Guide

January 4, 2023 (Updated: February 13, 2026) Mike Somekh

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 […]

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Right To Manage

The Comprehensive Right to Manage Qualifying Criteria

December 21, 2022 (Updated: April 20, 2026) Mike Somekh

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.

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Purchase Your Freehold Tips

Ground Rent and Service Charges Explained

December 21, 2022 (Updated: November 19, 2025) Mike Somekh

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.

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Purchase Your Freehold Tips

Is it Worth Buying the Freehold of a Flat? The Experts Opinion

November 3, 2022 Mike Somekh

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.

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Right To Manage

What is Right to Manage?

September 28, 2022 Mike Somekh

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.

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