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Leasehold Reform in England: What to Watch in 2026
Leasehold law in England has been in flux for several years, and the pace has not slowed. For buyers and…
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Leasehold FAQs: Managing Agents, Consent and Fees
Leasehold throws up everyday questions that listings never answer. Who is the managing agent, and can you change them? Do…
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Share of Freehold vs Standard Lease Compared
You are looking at two flats. One has a “share of freehold” in the listing. The other is a standard…
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What a Solicitor Checks on a Leasehold Purchase
Buying a leasehold home involves everything that goes with a freehold purchase, plus a layer of extra work: reading and…
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How Lease Extensions Work: An Overview
A lease that is getting shorter is a problem that grows slowly and then suddenly. Flats with long leases sell…
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How Ground Rent Works and What to Look For
Ground rent is one of the oddest-sounding costs in property. You pay it to the freeholder, you do not get…
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How Service Charges Work for Leaseholders
For most leaseholders, the service charge is the biggest ongoing cost after the mortgage. It pays for keeping the building…
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How to Read a Lease: Clauses Worth Checking
A residential lease is a long, formal document, often written in dense legal language and sometimes running to dozens of…
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Leasehold vs Freehold: Key Differences in the UK
The choice between leasehold and freehold is one of the first things buyers in England and Wales run into, and…
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Leasehold Explained: What Every UK Buyer Should Know
You find a flat you love, the price is right, and then the listing says “leasehold”. For many first-time buyers,…