by PGM Solicitors | Apr 17, 2019 | Conveyancing
If your property is still leasehold, the clock is ticking. If you have less than 60 years left to go on your lease you should seriously consider buying the freehold. With a leasehold, as a leaseholder, you just have the right to use the property. You do not own the...
by PGM Solicitors | Nov 6, 2018 | Conveyancing, Legal
The Secretary of state for housing, communities and local government James Brokenshire has written to the Competition and Markets Authority and the Solicitors Regulation Authority in an effort to tackle issues with the leasehold market. Official figures point to...
by PGM Solicitors | Feb 21, 2018 | Conveyancing, Property, Property Conveyancing
Recently we have dealt with a number of clients who have purchased the freehold title to their property. The problem with leasehold properties is that every year the cost of the freehold will increase and as the term of the lease diminishes even further, the price...
by PGM Solicitors | Aug 14, 2014 | Conveyancing, Property
By Paula Murphy Is your home leasehold? If so, do you know how many years are left remaining before ownership of your home reverts to the owner? If you don’t know, I would strongly suggest that you check. If your home is freehold you own it outright and...