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What rights do leaseholders have to request detailed accounts, and how can we formally challenge unreasonable service charge increases?

The latest research by Yopa has shown that whilst the average homebuyer across England and Wales will pay as much as 30% more for a freehold home, this premium climbs to over double the value of a leasehold property in some parts of the nation.

The government’s ambition to end leasehold for most residential properties has put commonhold back into the spotlight. First introduced in 2002, commonhold offered a resident-led alternative to traditional leasehold ownership.

The latest research from Springbok Properties has revealed the biggest property put-offs that could see buyers offer as much as £40,000 less, if not more, leaving many sellers struggling to achieve their asking price in the current market. 

Landlords need to be ready for an end to no-fault evictions, more limited rent increases and higher property standards, Principle Estate Management has warned. Jaime Duffy, business development manager for lettings at Principle, explained that “big changes” for the rental sector are coming up as emerging new legislation enters its latest stage in Parliament. She said this meant landlords needed to maintain clear records, up-to-date compliance and robust documentation to clearly evidence their operations. 

Property management has always been a difficult role, but the past few years have taken it to another level. Since 2021 we’ve seen the arrival of sweeping building safety legislation. Ongoing leasehold reform, possibly even the end of leasehold as we know it, continues to hover on the horizon. And with commonhold potentially moving centre stage, the regulatory and technical demands on property managers have never been greater.Add to this a move towards mandatory qualifications and it all starts to create

Essex property group, Beresfords, has partnered with ecological consultancy, Eco Capital, to provide clarity and practical solutions for landowners, developers and planning consultants to navigate the UK’s Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements.

Watsons, one of the UK's most respected property firms, is proud to announce it is celebrating 135 years in the property industry. With a rich history that began in Norwich in 1890, the company is marking this significant milestone with a special celebration for employees, clients, and customers on Friday 19th September 2025.

Where the handovers are made up and the cooperation doesn’t matter.

Centrick is thrilled to officially announce its appointment as the operational management partner for Sherriffs Gate, Worcester’s first ever Build to Rent (BTR) community.

Jersey’s States Assembly has passed the biggest shake-up of the island’s rental laws in more than a decade, following days of heated debate, amendments, and close votes.

Can leaseholders compel the freeholder or management company to install EV charging points - or at least share the cost legally? What steps should we take to ensure fair treatment under leasehold law?