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Purchase Your Freehold Tips

6 Steps of the Collective Freehold Purchase Process

January 29, 2024 Mike Somekh Comments Off on 6 Steps of the Collective Freehold Purchase Process

A collective freehold purchase, also known as collective enfranchisement, is a process where leaseholders within a building collectively acquire the freehold, gaining increased control over the management and maintenance of their property.

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The King’s Speech and the Leasehold & Freehold Reform Bill

November 7, 2023 Mike Somekh Comments Off on The King’s Speech and the Leasehold & Freehold Reform Bill

Breaking News: The King’s Speech featured a brief snippet on Leasehold Reform. We look at the implications and what leaseholders might be able to expect.

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News

A double win for The Freehold Collective at the 2023 ERMAs

August 8, 2023 Mike Somekh Comments Off on A double win for The Freehold Collective at the 2023 ERMAs

The Freehold Collective, a partnership dedicated to helping leaseholders acquire the Freehold of their building, has been awarded, for the second year running, Project Manager of the Year at the 2023 ERMAs, whilst Senior Account Manager John Henderson was Highly Commended in the Professional of the Year category.

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Lease Extension

Lease Extensions Explained: The Step-By-Step Guide

April 28, 2023 Mike Somekh Comments Off on Lease Extensions Explained: The Step-By-Step Guide

If you have a leasehold property and need to extend your existing lease, but aren’t sure how, you’re in the right place.

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Purchase Your Freehold Tips

Can a Freeholder Develop My Roof Space?

March 29, 2023 Mike Somekh Comments Off on Can a Freeholder Develop My Roof Space?

Are you a leaseholder who has recently received a notification from the local council of a proposed development of new flats on your roof? If so, this guide is for you.

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Purchase Your Freehold Tips

Freehold vs Share of Freehold: The Key Differences

March 9, 2023 Mike Somekh Comments Off on Freehold vs Share of Freehold: The Key Differences

Whether you’re a leaseholder looking to extend your lease via your collective freehold, or a share of freehold owner looking to grant a lease extension to yourself or other residents of your block, there are a few key things you need to know about the process and associated costs.

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Lease Extension

What’s the Cost of Extending a Lease on a Share of a Freehold?

February 21, 2023 Mike Somekh Comments Off on What’s the Cost of Extending a Lease on a Share of a Freehold?

Extending the lease on your home can be an intimidating and costly process, but it doesn’t have to be. We’re here to help. Whether you’re a leaseholder looking to extend your lease via your collective freehold, or a share of freehold owner looking to grant a lease extension to yourself or other residents of your […]

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Enfranchisement

A Step-by-Step Guide to the Collective Enfranchisement Process

January 4, 2023 Mike Somekh Comments Off on A Step-by-Step Guide to the Collective Enfranchisement Process

 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 […]

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Right To Manage

The Comprehensive Right to Manage Criteria

December 21, 2022 Mike Somekh Comments Off on The Comprehensive Right to Manage Criteria

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.

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Purchase Your Freehold Tips

Ground Rent and Service Charges Explained

December 21, 2022 Mike Somekh Comments Off on Ground Rent and Service Charges Explained

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.

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