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Leasehold Articles & Guides

15 expert guides on enfranchisement, costs, the 2024 reforms, and your rights as a UK leaseholder.

Beginner Guide

What is Leasehold Enfranchisement? A Complete UK Guide 2025

Understand what leasehold enfranchisement means, your rights under UK law, and the two main routes.

Reading time: 8 min·Read more →
Key Concepts

The 80-Year Lease Rule: Why It Could Cost You Thousands

The 80-year lease threshold is the single most important milestone for any UK leaseholder.

Reading time: 6 min·Read more →
Law & Policy

Leasehold Reform Act 2024: Everything You Need to Know

A comprehensive breakdown of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.

Reading time: 9 min·Read more →
Key Concepts

Marriage Value Explained: The Hidden Cost in Lease Extensions

Marriage value is the most misunderstood element of a lease extension premium for short leases.

Reading time: 7 min·Read more →
Calculations

How to Calculate Your Lease Extension Premium: Step-by-Step

Learn exactly how the RICS deferment rate method calculates your premium.

Reading time: 10 min·Read more →
Property Basics

Leasehold vs Freehold: Key Differences and Which is Better in 2025

Understand the fundamental differences between leasehold and freehold property in the UK.

Reading time: 7 min·Read more →
Costs & Fees

How Much Does It Cost to Buy Your Freehold in 2025?

A complete breakdown of freehold purchase costs in 2025.

Reading time: 8 min·Read more →
Law & Policy

Ground Rent Reform 2022 and 2024: What Every Leaseholder Must Know

The 2022 Act banned ground rents on new leases. The 2024 Act goes further.

Reading time: 6 min·Read more →
Process Guide

Section 42 Notice: Your Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Everything you need to know about serving a Section 42 notice to extend your flat lease.

Reading time: 9 min·Read more →
Costs & Fees

Leasehold Solicitor Fees: A Complete 2025 Cost Breakdown

What are the realistic total legal costs for a UK lease extension?

Reading time: 7 min·Read more →
Calculations

RICS Relativity Tables: How They Affect Your Extension Cost

Understand how RICS relativity tables work and why they matter to your premium.

Reading time: 8 min·Read more →
Buying Freehold

Collective Enfranchisement: How Flat Owners Can Buy Their Building

Collective enfranchisement lets groups of leaseholders buy the freehold together.

Reading time: 8 min·Read more →
Alternatives

Right to Manage: Take Control Without Buying the Freehold

The Right to Manage lets leaseholders take over building management without purchasing the freehold.

Reading time: 6 min·Read more →
Practical Guide

10 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Extending Your Lease

Avoid these 10 expensive mistakes that leaseholders make when extending their lease.

Reading time: 8 min·Read more →
Buying Freehold

Share of Freehold: What It Means and Is It Worth Pursuing?

Share of freehold is increasingly common in UK flat buildings.

Reading time: 7 min·Read more →
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