Leasehold

How a property is owned is known as the property tenure. The tenure determines what is owned, by whom and over what period of time that individual or organisation owns the land and, or property. The tenure of a property...

When it comes to flats, apartments and maisonettes, we often get asked about the difference between a leasehold property and a share of freehold. In this article, we are looking to explain some of the differences and main advantages and...

The Tyneside Lease was originally granted to flat owners in the late 1800s to accommodate a growing work force in the North East of England. These were (and continue to be seen) in areas particularly around Sunderland, Newcastle, and Gateshead....

With cost of energy rising significantly recently, energy efficiency has become a hot topic for discussion throughout all walks of life. From switching off electrical appliances on standby to reducing the frequency and time of operating your washing machine, the...

We are all living longer. According to the Office for National Statistics, women tend to live around 20 years after they retire, and men 15 years. Because of this, the market for retirement properties has grown noticeably in recent years,...

Today, leaseholders living in apartment blocks 11 to 18 metres high are expected to be given a financial lifeline by the government when Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, announces leaseholders will no longer have...

If you own a leasehold property in England and Wales, you are probably paying rent to the freeholder or landlord of the property. This is called ‘Ground Rent’. It is a fee that is charged on leasehold properties for the...