A lease under 80 years becomes progressively harder to mortgage, and marriage value kicks in on any extension. Why lease length matters so much and what thresholds to watch for.
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 banned ground rent on new leases. Find out what changed, who benefits, and what leaseholders can now do.
How leasehold enfranchisement works in 2026 -- extending your lease, buying the freehold, premiums, professional fees, SDLT and the tax angles you must plan for.
What a leasehold extension really costs in 2026: premium, marriage value, professional fees, SDLT and the tax angles every UK flat owner should plan for.
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 changes ground rent, lease extensions and introduces commonhold as a mainstream ownership form.
Service charges, ground rent, and lease extension costs mean leasehold ownership is often more expensive than buyers realise. Here is the full cost comparison over 10, 20, and 30 years.
Shared ownership UK 2026: buying 25–75% of a home, how staircasing works, SDLT on every purchase, service charges, lease extension costs, resale restrictions, and when it actually makes financial sense.
