Freehold
Owning a freehold property means owning both the building and the land it stands on outright, with no time limit on ownership and no ground rent or service charges payable to a third party. While freehold ownership is generally more straightforward than leasehold, the legal process still requires careful handling to protect your investment and ensure a smooth transaction. Our Services Include: Freehold Purchases & Sales — Full legal support for buying or selling freehold houses and properties, from offer through to completion. Title Investigation — Thoroughly checking the property's title for any restrictions, covenants, easements, or third-party rights that could affect your ownership. Boundary Disputes — Advising on and resolving disputes relating to property boundaries with neighbouring freeholders. Freehold of Flats — Legal support for purchasing the freehold interest in a building containing flats, including collective enfranchisement claims by leaseholders. Restrictive Covenants — Reviewing and advising on covenants that may restrict how a freehold property can be used, altered, or developed. Right of Way & Easements — Advising on rights of access, shared driveways, and other easements affecting freehold land. New Build Freehold Purchases — Specialist support for buying newly built freehold properties, including reviewing developer contracts and warranties. Freehold ownership offers greater control and independence than leasehold, but it's still essential to ensure the legal groundwork is properly handled. Our team ensures your freehold purchase or sale proceeds smoothly, with your ownership rights fully protected.
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