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Doubling Ground Rents – Will the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill help me?

The topic of Leasehold Reform has been hot in the press and media for quite some time now, whether it is to do with extortionate doubling...

Government announces new Bill to tackle leasehold ground rent problems

Government announces Ground Rent reform  to tackle leasehold problems 12th May 2021 marked the beginning of the first steps by...

Can I extend my lease if my freeholder cannot be found?

On occasion, a freeholder can become uncontactable or missing over time. For example, the freeholder might have moved abroad and lost...

Should I accept my freeholder’s offer to extend the lease?

If you are a leaseholder with a lease term which may soon need to be extended, or if your lease contains an aggressive doubling ground...

Update - The CMA launches enforcement action against leading house developers

An update to an earlier blog ‘People who buy Leasehold Properties are being misled and taken advantage of’ say the CMA -  on...

What is collective enfranchisement?

Georgina Hoult explains what is collective enfranchisement and discusses the process. ...

Why you should instruct a Solicitor before finding a buyer for your home.

Simon Fuller discusses why you should instruct a Solicitor before finding a buyer for your home....

Can I still move house during the Covid-19 outbreak and resulting restrictions on movement?

Can I still move house during the Covid-19 outbreak and resulting restrictions on movement? The most recent Government advice regarding...

Why you should not delay extending your Lease

Why you should not delay extending your Lease Essentially, a lease is a contract between two people which enables the ‘tenant’...

Can I rent my flat on Airbnb?

Can I rent my flat on Airbnb? If you have a bit of extra space or a second property, then you might have considered renting it out...

Property Fraud

Property Fraud There is much talk about property fraud and the risks that exist for home owners. The most common types are when fraudsters...

Doubling Ground Rent Clauses – How to Fix Your Lease and other FAQs

Doubling Ground Rent Clauses – How to Fix Your Lease and other FAQs What is ground rent? The owner of a leasehold property...

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