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How to get a whole new lease of life

If you live in a leasehold property, you might not be aware that you can legally claim a 90-year extension of your lease without any increase in ground rent. This right becomes effective after you've been in the property for two years.

Read    22/10/2012

Camden Property Guru becomes a governor for IRPM

Another Step Forward Mary-Anne Bowring, Managing Director and Founder Director of Ringley, a property consultancy based in Camden, has been appointed as a governor for the Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM). Bowring joins the IRPM, launched by t...

Read    20/07/2012

8 Questions to ask before buying a flat

Before committing to a flat, determine whether it comes with a share of freehold and the remaining length of the lease. A share of freehold provides more control over decisions such as repairs and service charge levels, and extending a short lease is easier and less ...

Read    16/07/2018

Should you move or improve?

The rise in property values across all housing types since 2000 has led to an increasing gap between smaller and larger properties. As this gap widens, moving to a larger home has become less affordable, making it financially smarter to consider improving your curren...

Read    19/07/2012

Tenants can work together to save energy

Residents of blocks of flats are being encouraged to work together to reduce energy consumption in communal areas. This initiative aligns with Energy Saving Week, which took place from October 22 to October 28.

Read    13/08/2012

Five Tops tips for your making your communal area green

In this section, briefly introduce Energy Saving Week, highlighting its importance and the collaboration between Leaseholder Support and PDM Consultants to provide energy-saving tips for communal areas.

Read    16/07/2018

Service Charge is the number one complaint

A recent survey conducted by Leaseholder Support highlights the increasing frustration among flat owners regarding unpaid service charges, with this issue emerging as the number one complaint.

Read    16/07/2018

Unravel the leasehold maze

A leasehold is the right to occupy a space in a building for a set period, but the freeholder owns the land. A long lease (over 21 years at a low rent) grants the leaseholder the right to live in the property, while the freeholder retains ownership of the land and bu...

Read    16/07/2018

Lease managers to be 'let off'

An overview of the key changes in the Companies Act 2006 and their impact on small flat management companies.

Read    16/07/2018

New law gets Resident Management Companies off the hook

According to online property solution provider, leaseholdersupport.co.uk, 60% of small flat management companies who are failing to comply with the law will be let off the hook with the introduction of the new Companies Act 2006 which comes into effect on 1st October...

Read    16/07/2018

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