Homeownership in the UK comes in two main forms: freehold and leasehold. Understanding the difference between the two is really important before you go ahead with a home purchase, as they come with ...

New leasehold flats are set to be banned under government plans to give homeowners greater control over their properties, how their buildings are run and their service charges. Housing minister ...

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill has now been enacted, and its impact on local authorities is likely to be substantial when it comes into force. The legislation would impact on local authorities ...

A series of proposed housing reforms will give leasehold homeowners “more control” over their homes and cut the “huge cost” of buying a freehold, according to a government watchdog. The Law Commission ...

Housing secretary Michael Gove today (27 November) unveiled the long-awaited Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill (LFRB) in parliament, with the aim of improving the rights, powers and protections ...

Interestingly, the halt comes on the heels of another land-owning agency under MoHUA —the Land and Development Office (L&DO) ...