FAQs

We do not buy freehold houses.

Yes, we can buy freehold ground rents before the development has completed and before the properties have been sold. Please contact us to discuss your development with one of our consultants.

Yes, you can sell a freehold that you’ve inherited. There are certain legal requirements that you should be aware of but the process can be relatively simple so long as you choose a reliable buyer. Learn more about how to sell an inherited freehold here.

This varies between properties and is based on a number of different factors. Our offers are always competitve and based on the market value of your freehold.

This depends on the selling avenue that you choose to sell your freehold interest. It’s advisable to confirm this time frame with the buyer/ selling avenue. If you sell to Freehold Sale, we will transfer the sale proceeds to your solicitor and they will be released to you on completion.

We buy residential freehold ground rents across England and Wales. Learn more about selling your freehold here.

A freeholder can refuse to sell the freehold if the leaseholders are not eligible to purchase it. Leaseholders are eligible if they have a long lease of more than 21 years and do not own more than two flats in the building.

Yes, a freeholder can sell the freehold at any time but they must always offer the Right of First Refusal to qualifying tenants. If the tenants do not wish to purchase the freehold, the freeholder then has the option of a private sale. Or you can notify the tenants of a sale by auction which requires a different form of notice.

We buy residential freehold properties of all sizes across England and Wales. This includes purpose built blocks of flats and converted buildings containing at least two flats or apartments. Discover how to sell your freehold here.

You will be legally obliged to do this if your freehold property meets certain criteria and if your tenants qualify for the Right of First Refusal. Read our Right of First Refusal Guide for more information.

Profit from the sale of such an asset is subject to tax. You should seek advice from a qualified person as to whether tax will be payable on your sale and how much this will amount to.

In most cases, yes you will. Your solicitor will be authorised and regulated to handle monetary transactions and contract negotiation on your behalf.

The freehold selling process duration depends on how you choose to sell your freehold interest. If you have qualifying tenants, you may need to offer them the Right of First Refusal. This takes between two and four months depending on the selling avenue you have chosen. To find out more read: ‘How long does it take to sell a freehold?‘

This depends on how you choose to sell your freehold interest and any requirements to offer the Right of First Refusal to the leaseholders. The good news is that Freehold Sale specialise in helping our customers to dispose of their freehold quickly. We aim for the sale to complete within four to eight weeks of receiving the contract from your solicitor. For more information read: ‘How long does it take to sell a freehold?‘

Ground rent sale means the sale of a freehold property containing multiple leasehold units i.e. a block of flats or a single leasehold house, where each leaseholder pays a ground rent to the freeholder/landlord.

There are various different ways to sell freehold ground rents. These include using a specialist freehold buyer like Freehold Sale, selling at an auction house, or selling to the leaseholders. Do your research to find the option that suits you best. Read our ‘Top ten tips for freehold sellers‘ for more advice.

Just a solicitor’s fee of £500 to £1,000.