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Leasehold property - leasehold disputes, buying the freehold, service charges, lease extensions and Right to Manage
You only own a leasehold property for a fixed period of time. You’ll have…
Your responsibilities Your lease will tell you what conditions you’ve…
Service charges Your lease sets out the way the service charge is…
Extending the lease You can ask the landlord to extend your lease at any…
You can ask the landlord to sell you the freehold at any time. There are…
You may be able to change the management of your building if you’re…
There is a different dispute process in Wales. You might be able to…
This guidance clarifies the extent (or location) to which the leaseholder protections apply. It also explains what is meant by qualifying date and qualifying lease.
Find out about Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on leasehold properties.
This Tax Information and Impact Note is about SDLT and the treatment of shared ownership properties in lease and leaseback arrangements.
How the Valuation Office Agency calculates your rateable value for business rates.
As a tenant renting out a commercial property, you have certain responsibilities including maintenance, health and safety, and making provisions for your staff and visitors
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) asks for rental and lease information to assess the rateable value of non-domestic properties.
From 28 June 2022, the leaseholder protections on building safety costs in England have come into effect.
The leaseholder protections affect existing leases that qualify under the leaseholder protection provisions in the Building Safety Act 2022.
How to end a commercial lease early, what happens if you break the terms of your lease, use a clause in your agreement
Information relating to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 27 November 2023.
Rent a property at a discount to help with the cost of saving for a deposit to buy a home. Information on who is eligible and how to apply.
Landlord responsibilities when renting out your property, including making repairs, health and safety, increasing the rent and changing regulated tenancies.
This page answers some frequently asked questions relating to the leaseholder deed of certificate.
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