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.
A double win for The Freehold Collective at the 2023 ERMAs
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. The Freehold Collective, founded by Mike Somekh, […]
Lease Extensions Explained: The Step-By-Step Guide
Before the steps, a story that shows exactly what is at stake.
Permitted Development Rights For Flats & 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: Meaning & Differences
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.
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 […]
Collective Enfranchisement Process: Step by Step Guide
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 whether […]
The Comprehensive Right to Manage Qualifying Criteria
When the count falls short, a claim fails. That is not a hypothetical.
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
The honest answer is: often, yes. And a real case shows why.