Leasehold library
The Common Ground Leasehold Library simplifies the complex and archaic leasehold law in the UK. Our goal is to enhance the understanding of all things leasehold.
Created by our Managing Director, Alan Draper, and a self-confessed leasehold law enthusiast. The Leasehold Library provides clear guidance on the essential aspects of the leasehold framework.
Leasehold Reform Explained
Aug 2026
Leasehold Commonhold and Freehold reform
Leasehold Commonhold and Freehold reform
Leasehold Reform Explained: From Bill to Law – A Leaseholder’s Guide to What’s Actually Happening...
Enacting Leasehold and Commonhold reform – How Parliament Works
Aug 2026
Leasehold Commonhold and Freehold reform
Leasehold Commonhold and Freehold reform
In this article, we will look at how the Leasehold and Freehold Reform act 2024...
Can I use ChatGPT (or any other AI) to represent me at the FTT?
Jul 2026
Legal, Technology
Legal, Technology
I could answer this article right now by saying “no”, but there may come a...
Section 20B of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: The 18-Month Rule Explained
Jul 2026
Finance and Law
Finance and Law
One of the most important protections available to residential leaseholders is found in Section 20B...
Will Artificial intelligence replace property managers?
Jul 2026
Leasehold Property Management
Leasehold Property Management
In January 2026, I jokingly told Common Ground’s property managers that there KPI’s (key performance...
What to Expect When Moving from Self-Management to Professional Management
Jul 2026
Leasehold Property Management
Leasehold Property Management
For many Resident Management Companies (RMCs) and self-managed blocks, the decision to appoint a managing...
GDPR and Block Management: Why Managing Agents Are Entitled (and Required) to Hold Occupier Data
Apr 2026
Legal
Legal
One of the most persistent misunderstandings in block management is that GDPR prevents managing agents...
Why Managing Agent Contracts Are Limited to 12 Months
Apr 2026
Leasehold Property Management
Leasehold Property Management
A frequent question raised by leaseholders, directors and residents’ management companies is why managing agents’...
Tenant Registration and Fire Safety Compliance
Mar 2026
Fire health and safety
Fire health and safety
Why Common Ground Now Requires Tenant Registration 1. Executive summary Fire safety law governing...
