When Should I Be Worried About A Leasehold?

Nikka Sulton 

You’ve found your dream home, and it’s a leasehold. So, what does that mean? With a leasehold, you own the property until the lease expires. After that, ownership

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High Lease Extension Costs – A Solution

Nikka Sulton 

Charity Shelter states that social rents are 64% cheaper than private rents, with social tenants in England paying an average of £828 less per month than private tenants.

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How Much Does It Cost To Extend A Lease?

James Nicholson 

Leasehold properties are governed by intricate legal agreements known as leases, delineating the rights and obligations of both landlords and tenants. Unlike freehold ownership, leases confer limited occupancy

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Stamp Duty Change Seen as “Missed Chance to Reform Renting”

Nikka Sulton 

A stamp duty change, set to take effect tomorrow, has been criticised as a missed opportunity to reform the private rental sector. This change involves the abolition of

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Why Leases Are For 99 Years?

James Nicholson 

Properties are classified as either freehold or leasehold. Freehold properties are owned outright by the owner for an indefinite period, free from control by any other entity. Leasehold

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Airbnb Sell-Off Floods Market with Properties

Nikka Sulton 

There has been a significant increase in the number of homes for sale, with listings up by 20% compared to this time last year. This surge in supply

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Labour’s Stance on Renting Rattles Landlords

Nikka Sulton 

Just over 40% of landlords are facing a dilemma as they contemplate their voting decisions for July 4th. A significant portion expresses concerns about the potential impact of

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Why Being a Landlord Is No Longer Profitable

Nikka Sulton 

New data from Savills, published by The Times, reveals why being a landlord is no longer as profitable as it once was. The newspaper provides a detailed comparison

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Lease Reform Bill Passed — No Ground Rent Cap for Existing Leases

Nikka Sulton 

Neither leaseholders nor freeholders are entirely satisfied with the last-minute legislation. The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill was passed into law today, marking one of the final pieces

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NRLA to Collaborate on Renters Reform Bill with New Government

Nikka Sulton 

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has voiced profound disappointment over the failure of the Renters Reform Bill to progress into law. Despite efforts to amend the bill

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