Leaseholders across Sussex are increasingly asking the same question: why are we still paying high service charges and ground rents, with so little control?
The answer, more often than not, lies in the structure of leasehold ownership. But there is a powerful solution and it’s gaining serious momentum.
If you’ve noticed unsightly brown or yellow staining on a chimney breast, your first instinct might be to assume you have an active damp problem, perhaps a leaking roof or defective flashing.
For many property owners across Sussex, particularly those in flats and converted buildings, leasehold ownership is a familiar structure.
However, as leases shorten and property values come under pressure, more leaseholders are exploring their options, most commonly lease extensions and collective enfranchisement.
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The New Year often brings fresh ideas, new plans, and long-awaited projects finally moving off the wish list. For many homeowners, that means extending, renovating, or improving their property to better suit modern living. More