Tag: leasehold

Share of Freehold company in a real mess?

Author: Readers Question

16th December 2025, 8 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, 12 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...

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...

How to challenge unreasonable leasehold charges?

Author: Readers Question

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hi there, bit of a steer if I may on my leasehold flat. Out of the blue our Freeholder appointed...

Is Leasehold and Freehold Reform Any Good For Landlords?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

21st June 2024, 2 years ago | 2

In this episode of Property Answers, we examine the impact of recent Leasehold and Freehold reforms on landlords. Join us...

Does a freehold invalidate the terms of a leasehold?

Author: Readers Question

7th June 2024, 2 years ago | 44

Hi, two years ago I bought a flat within an Victorian building with several apartments. At the time of my...

Freeholder forcing me to pay towards a new for roof?

Author: Readers Question

4th June 2024, 2 years ago | 19

Hi, I have a one bed top floor flat in a converted Victorian house I rent out. The roof has...

Addressing new owners’ legal non-compliance in leasehold property?

Author: Readers Question

30th May 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi, we own the freehold of a property in Wales containing three individual leasehold flats, one of which has recently...

Soaring service charges drive a rise in RTM companies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Landlords in England and Wales are taking a stand against rising service charges, with a study revealing a 20% increase...

How do I transfer the freehold of a property that includes a leasehold flat?

Author: Readers Question

10th May 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help? I own a leasehold flat above a small retail shop. I have a...

Help with leasehold dilemma!

Author: Readers Question

9th May 2024, 2 years ago | 22

Hi, all our twenty private management company shareholders are owners of their flats, and hold them on Leasehold Title Absolute....

Tory rebels demand changes to Leasehold Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd May 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Backbench Tory MPs are threatening to rebel against the government’s leasehold reform bill. More than 30 MPs including the former...