Inheriting a property is usually something that people dream of happening to them. But if you’ve inherited a freehold property, it’s a completely different kettle ...
Infographic – Do you qualify for the Right of First Refusal
November 15, 2019
Understanding the numerous legalities and procedures involved with selling a residential freehold can be incredibly challenging, even for those experienced in the freehold industry. And ...
Winters in the United Kingdom are undeniably unpredictable, but we can usually expect to experience fierce storms, freezing temperatures and snow on at least a ...
If you’re thinking of buying a leasehold flat or already own one, this lease extension guide is an ideal read for you. Understanding lease extensions ...
Buying a freehold with leasehold properties? Here’s what you need to know.
September 10, 2019
If you’re thinking about buying a freehold with leasehold properties, there’s a lot you need to take into consideration. Owning this type of freehold property ...
Selling ground rents – A simple guide for developers
July 31, 2019
Whenever flats are built, whether that be in a purpose-built block or through a house conversion, an opportunity for selling ground rents will arise. Developers ...
What happens when you do not comply with the Right of First Refusal?
July 17, 2019
The Right of First Refusal in residential property matters provides leaseholders with the contractual right to be offered the opportunity to purchase the freehold of ...
An update on leasehold reform The way that ground rent is calculated, reviewed and collected has changed dramatically over the last 100 years. What was ...
Selling freehold ground rents can be a daunting task but with the many arduous responsibilities that come with owning a freehold, it’s no wonder that ...
Tenant not paying ground rent? Here are five things you can do
May 29, 2019
As a freeholder, one of the most challenging and frustrating tasks that we can face is dealing with difficult tenants. From disturbing neighbours to illegal ...
How to successfully organise maintenance & major works
May 22, 2019
Maintenance and repair work is an inevitability when it comes to property. Without these works, our buildings would deteriorate, diminish in value, and could potentially ...
UK government clamps down on onerous lease terms & leasehold houses
April 9, 2018
In 2017, the ground rent scandal exploded across UK media. It exposed the onerous clauses that developers had inserted into leasehold contracts, in some cases ...
How much confidence do you have in the UK property market?
February 20, 2017
2016 was a time of uncertainty for homebuyers. The UK property market saw significant influences from factors such as the recent stamp duty reforms and ...
Freehold 101: Everything you need to know about freehold properties [Infographic]
September 15, 2016
There has never been a livelier time for property investment than today. Quick exchanges between buyers and sellers, rising market costs, plus the hunt for ...
Whether you’ve recently inherited a freehold, or you’ve been a freeholder for decades, you have decided to sell it. Working with a specialist freehold company ...
How property proprietors and political policies impact each other
May 5, 2015
In one corner, Russell Brand was previously advising young people disillusioned with politics not to vote; in the other, millions of young people are desperately ...
The team at Freehold Sale speaks with freeholders and leaseholders on a daily basis. Worryingly, we often find that many of them don’t fully understand ...
Buying a leasehold property – What you need to know
April 15, 2015
The number of people buying leasehold properties has risen dramatically over recent years, yet some lack knowledge about how leaseholds actually work. There are many ...
Fed up with the constant management of a freehold? Tired of chasing ground rent payments? Unable to commit the time required for this responsibility? Do ...
