Tag: leasehold

Housing minister rejects calls for immediate leasehold abolition

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st May 2026, 2 weeks ago | 2

The housing minister claims the government will not “immediately abolish leasehold overnight”. In a speech at the Institute for Government...

Selling freehold of small block of flats?

Author: Readers Question

15th April 2026, 4 weeks ago | 22

I own the freehold of a small block of flats. I also owned all of the leasehold flats (jointly with...

Rayner and Gove attack ‘vested interests’ over leasehold reform

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th March 2026, 2 months ago | 3

Two former housing secretaries have slammed the “vested interests of freeholders” over their response to the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform...

Management company removed shareholders and votes?

Author: Readers Question

3rd February 2026, 3 months ago | 4

Hi, would like some advice. A small development’s residents pay a rent charge for communal areas (garden, fences, lights, etc.)....

Industry reaction to capping ground rents and leasehold reform

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th January 2026, 3 months ago | 4

Industry experts have welcomed the government’s plans to cap ground rents at £250 a year in older leases and introduce...

Pressure mounts on government over leasehold reform

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th January 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Leaseholders have warned the government not to betray them by watering down promised leasehold reforms. Press reports suggest a growing...

Campaign urges MPs to deliver action for leaseholders

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th January 2026, 4 months ago | 4

An organisation has launched a mass email campaign calling on MPs to deliver justice for leaseholders. The National Leasehold Campaign...

Freeholder refuses to replace damaged door?

Author: Readers Question

8th January 2026, 4 months ago | 7

I have two leasehold flats in a block of 4 converted flats, the freeholder owns the other two. The police...

Share of Freehold company in a real mess?

Author: Readers Question

16th December 2025, 5 months ago | 6

I own two properties in a development of 52. Each property owns 1/52nd of the freehold, so I own about...

Landlords avoid leasehold flats over EPC C targets and service charges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th August 2025, 9 months ago | 0

A letting agency warns landlords avoid letting out leasehold flats due to EPC C targets and service charge challenges. A...

Lost sales because of high ground rent charges?

Author: Readers Question

30th April 2025, 1 year ago | 12

Hi, Folks, Over the last few years I have sold most of my rental properties situated in the suburbs of...

Extending a lease – Formal or informal approach?

Author: Readers Question

3rd April 2025, 1 year ago | 11

I am seeking to extend the lease on my flat (currently 91/92 years) by adding 90 years. Last year, I...

Which property will make a better return?

Author: Readers Question

1st April 2025, 1 year ago | 2

My goal is to get an income to replace my rental income. I have funds to cover the next few...

Have we lost our right to buy the freehold?

Author: Readers Question

26th February 2025, 1 year ago | 7

I am a leaseholder in a block of four flats but am selling as I no longer want to be...

Service charges soar to hit record high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Flat owners in England and Wales face escalating costs as annual service charges surge to £2,300 – leaping by 11%...

Government’s EPC drive overlooks high-rise and leasehold homes – TPI

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th February 2025, 1 year ago | 5

The government’s strategy for boosting the energy performance certificate (EPC) ratings in the private rented sector has been met with...

Invalid right to first refusal offer?

Author: Readers Question

23rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi, My daughter’s freeholder and management company (since disengaged) have been a nightmare for many years. Not engaging with the...

Freehold management failing to carry out repairs?

Author: Readers Question

9th July 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hello everybody, this is my first post but I have been following and reading the forum on Property118 for quite...

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024: New guide helps to navigate the changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, which comes into effect later this month, introduces big changes for landlords, property...

How Will Leasehold Reform Affect Buy-to-Let Property Investing?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Welcome to Property Answers! In this episode, join Liana, John, and Ranjan as they go in-depth with expert analysis on...