Mike Somekh

A share of freehold is when a flat or apartment leaseholder owns a share of the freehold of their entire building.

When perusing property, many people come across terms like “share of the freehold” but aren’t sure exactly what a share of the freehold means.

“Freeholder” is a word that can mean different things depending on the context. For example, freeholders are people who own freehold property and freeholders are also members of the free-holding class in Great Britain. In this blog post, we will be looking at the freeholder meaning in relation to what it means to be a […]

Freeholders are the people who own their homes and the land they sit on, as well as the air above it. So, you own the building and the land around it, that comes with a pretty long list of responsibilities. Freeholders in England and Wales need to keep an eye on property maintenance, make sure […]

When it comes to buying the freehold of a flat, there are many things that leaseholders need to take into consideration.

In May 2021, the UK Government published draft legislation aimed at banning Ground Rents altogether but what exactly will change and what benefits will you see if any?

If you own a share of freehold in your residential building, you may be offered the opportunity to become a director of the freehold company. Before deciding, you should know what the role entails.