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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Welcome to our guide on Right to Manage vs Collective Enfranchisement. Whether you’re a flat owner, tenant or landlord, this guide will help you understand the intricacies of these two important legal rights that can affect your property.
The Freehold Collective, a partnership dedicated to helping leaseholders acquire the Freehold of their building, has been recognised as the winner of a brand new award, Project Manager of the Year, at the prestigious Enfranchisement & Right to Manage Awards.
For property investors and property managers it is fundamental to understand the difference between a Leaseholder and a Freeholder. A Freeholder is the full owner of the land and property for whom there is no limited period of ownership. A Leaseholder has the right to occupy a property for a fixed term or under a […]
In The Oxford English Dictionary, the rather unique term “peppercorn rent” is defined as “a low or minimal rent”. However, this definition isn’t quite in line with modern property law. The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 legally defines a peppercorn rent for the first time as ‘an annual rent of one peppercorn’. The Act […]
A Right to Manage (RTM) Company is a special type of residents’ management company whose members can usually only include the leasehold property owners (qualifying leaseholders) of the flats themselves.
