Can You Be Forced To Sell Your Freehold?
Under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, leaseholders are granted the legal entitlement to acquire the freehold…
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Rental Rates: Should Poor EPC Homes Have Lower Costs?
A housing industry group proposes a new approach to setting social rent by factoring in the energy efficiency of the…
What Happens When A Residential Leasehold Expires?
Leasehold arrangements are common in the UK, especially in flats and some houses. Each flat or property is owned by…
Mayoral Candidates Urged to Regulate Airbnbs
Propertymark, a trade group representing agents, is calling upon London mayoral candidates to confront the unique housing challenges facing the…
How Much Does a Lease Extension Cost in 2024?
A lease extension serves as a contractual arrangement between a property’s freeholder and the leaseholder, permitting the latter to extend…
Discover Solutions at Tenant Support Hub
A new initiative is in the works to support private renters encountering challenges with unresponsive landlords or agents. This initiative…
Why Would Anyone Buy A Leasehold Property?
Many individuals possess leasehold properties, a form of home ownership known for its complexities. Due to its negative reputation, the…
Council Lose from Second Home Tax Premiums
A politician, Janet Finch-Saunders, representing Aberconwy in the Welsh Parliament, has raised concerns regarding the financial impact of second-home council…
How Do I Sell A Short Lease Property?
Selling a short lease property, typically with less than 70 to 80 years left, can pose challenges. However, there are…
Survey: More Tenants Borrowing for Deposits
The proportion of tenants turning to borrowing money to cover cash deposits for their next property has seen a notable…