A lot of people think that once they have purchased their freehold, “that is that” and there is no further action to take. But, they could be wrong. Why? Because as a lease is a wasting asset, notwithstanding the fact that you may own the freehold via a share in a company, once the freehold has been purchased, the lease …
What is Freehold? and How do I Buy My Freehold?
I recently recorded a podcast with the website Property Battlefield that looked at the question of ‘What is freehold?’ and also how flat owners can go about buying their freeholds. To download a copy of the podcast click here: Podcast – “What is freehold?” The discussion was about why we have freehold. It also looks at the two main ways in which leaseholders …
Missing freeholders: a webinar and podcast
A while ago I recorded a podcast for LEASE (the Leasehold Advisory Service) on the subject missing freeholders and how to buy your freehold if you happen to be in this situation. You can listen to the podcast here: http://www.lease-advice.org/publications/documents/document.asp?item=149 This week I was delighted to provide a webinar for News on the Block, a recording of which can be found …
I have agreed the terms of a lease extension, but have not completed. Help!
I am proceeding under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 and have agreed the terms of the lease extension, but have not completed. What can I do? In circumstances where the freeholder has refused to complete or is unwilling to do so for a number of reasons, it may become necessary to make an application under the …