New Build Leasehold Guide
Understanding leasehold, service charges and ground rent on new builds — rights, costs and reform explained.
About This Resource
A thorough guide to leasehold on new builds: leasehold vs freehold explained (definitions, commonhold, share of freehold, when leasehold applies), the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (peppercorn ground rent for new leases, transitional arrangements), understanding your lease (lease length, ground rent, service charges, reserve funds, insurance, management company), service charges decoded (what they cover, typical costs by property type, challenging excessive charges, Section 20 consultation), estate management charges (unadopted roads, adoption process, Section 38 agreements), leaseholder rights (Right to Manage, collective enfranchisement, lease extension, First-tier Tribunal), buying and selling leasehold new builds (solicitor checks, management pack fees, ground rent capitalisation), and practical tips for buyers.
What's Included
- Leasehold vs freehold explained
- 2022 Act changes
- Service charges decoded
- Estate management charges
- Leaseholder rights guide
Who Is This For?
Anyone buying, selling, or managing a leasehold new build property who needs to understand the legal framework, costs, and their rights.