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Purchase Your Freehold Tips

Can a Freeholder Increase Ground Rent?

May 28, 2024 Mike Somekh

Ground rent is a term familiar to many leaseholders, yet its implications can often be unclear. Understanding ground rent, especially regarding increases, is crucial for leaseholders. This article aims to clarify whether a freeholder can increase ground rent, examining legal, contractual, and practical aspects.

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Enfranchisement

Key Collective Enfranchisement Regulations To Know

May 14, 2024 Mike Somekh

Understanding the ins and outs of collective enfranchisement regulations can be a game-changer for leaseholders looking to take control of their property. 

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Purchase Your Freehold Tips

What Does Buying a Freehold Actually Mean?

April 24, 2024 Mike Somekh

Understanding the distinction between freehold and leasehold is crucial. Freehold ownership signifies absolute ownership of both the property and the land it sits on, offering various benefits and responsibilities. However, there’s also an option to collectively purchase the freehold, known as share of freehold, which presents its own set of advantages and considerations. 

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Enfranchisement

Your Complete Guide To Collective Enfranchisement Costs

April 24, 2024 Mike Somekh

Collective enfranchisement is a concept that empowers leaseholders to take control of their living spaces by collectively purchasing the freehold of their building. This process not only grants leaseholders greater control over their homes but also offers various financial benefits and increased property value. 

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Purchase Your Freehold Tips

6 Steps of the Collective Freehold Purchase Process

January 29, 2024 Mike Somekh

A collective freehold purchase, also known as collective enfranchisement, is a process where leaseholders within a building collectively acquire the freehold, gaining increased control over the management and maintenance of their property.

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Leasehold Reform

Leasehold Reform in 2024: Evolution or Revolution?

January 10, 2024 Mike Somekh

In January 2021, the UK Government issued a press release trumpeting the “biggest reforms to English property law for 40 years”. However, will leaseholders really see any benefits? If so, to what extent and when?

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News, Purchase Your Freehold Tips

The King’s Speech and the Leasehold & Freehold Reform Bill

November 7, 2023 Mike Somekh

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.

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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 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

Can a Freeholder Develop My Roof Space?

March 29, 2023 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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