When you purchase a freehold property, you are legally required to inform tenants that you are their new landlord. Get your free, Section 3 template today.
If you’re selling a freehold privately, you’ll need to serve Section 5A Notices on qualifying tenants to offer them the Right of First Refusal.
When selling a freehold by public auction, you’ll need to serve Section 5B Notices on qualifying tenants to offer them the Right of First Refusal.
If your freehold property requires major works, you may need to serve the Section 20 Notice. Start the consultation procedure with our free template.
Any demand for ground rent must be made using a Section 166 Notice. We offer two solutions to help you retrieve rent for up to six previous years.
Should I buy my freehold? Is a question we’re often asked by leaseholders. But of course, it all depends on what you’re looking to achieve. …
Unfortunately, disputes are very common in the leasehold industry. While people can find it difficult to live peacefully near each other in houses, it’s often …
Ensuring that your residential freehold is suitably insured is one of the most important things that you can do. Without building’s insurance, you as the …
In this share of freehold guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of owning a share of the freehold for the building in which you …
When you’re carrying out works to your property in England or Wales that could potentially affect another property, it is essential that you inform all …
A flying freehold is a freehold property where a section of that property overhangs, extends, or protrudes onto another freehold property or land. This can …
When it comes to selling any type of property, most sellers desire a quick sale or at the very least, a smooth and hassle-free sale …
When a leasehold property is being sold, conveyancing solicitors for the buyer will need to undertake a range of investigations/searches on the property. Primarily, these …
“Marriage value, which is only applicable to leases with less than 80 years remaining, is 50% of the increase in a residential property’s value once …
The draft Building Safety Bill was published on 20th July 2020 to bring forward reforms of the building and fire safety system. This follows an …
Permitted development rights are a national grant of planning permission, whereby a property owner does not need to apply for planning permission for certain building …
Health and safety practices in blocks of flats are essential in order to safeguard leaseholders, surrounding neighbours, and of course your property. Blocks of flats …
The Right of First Refusal, otherwise known as the Right of Pre-emption or First Right of Refusal, is given to qualifying leaseholders when their freeholder …
With the Law Commission’s final report on exercising the Right to Manage set to be published this spring, we could see more freeholders losing control …
Commonhold is the rarest type of property ownership throughout England and Wales. In fact, it’s so uncommon that many people are completely unaware of its …
As a landlord of a residential freehold, there is a good possibility that you will be required to organise major works. Major works are usually …
As a freeholder, you own a plot of land and any property or structures that sit upon it. This property may be divided into flats …
Many freeholders may not be aware but under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, leaseholders are legally entitled to purchase the freehold …
If you’re a freeholder of a residential property or a building containing two or more flats, you’ll need to be aware of enfranchisement and collective …
On 9th January 2020, the Law Commission for England and Wales published their greatly anticipated report on leasehold enfranchisement valuation reform. The report proposes options …
To auction freehold ground rents, you’ll need to meticulously follow a number of rules and procedures. These are set out in Section 5B of the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Oxford dictionary defines peppercorn rent as “a very low or nominal rent”[i]. But just how low is low? And why is it called peppercorn …
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 …
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 …
According to government statistics, the price of flats has fallen in England since last year. While this could be seen as an ideal opportunity for …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Freehold Sale is now offering a range of Notice solutions to freeholders who require support with Sections 3, 20 and 166 of the Landlord and …
If you’re the landlord of a property that contains two or more flats, where your tenants have long leases, you need to be aware of …
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 …
If you’re looking into selling the freehold of a property that contains flats, you need to know about the Right of First Refusal (ROFR). The …
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 …
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 …
London is an exciting place to live. Pick the right borough and you can enjoy the best of both worlds – the buzz of the …
Property prices change all of the time, hence, if you are thinking about buying or selling, it makes sense to keep an eye on the …
A freehold agreement indicates absolute ownership of a piece of land and any property which is situated upon it. Most houses are purchased on a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I have been in the property business for many years. From being a small investor, running a chain of estate agents to being a portfolio landlord, …
Our aim is to make selling a freehold fast and simple for our customers and we can do this because we are expert freehold buyers, with a wealth of experience.