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.
I own the freehold of my property. Why do I have to pay an estate charge?
May 2025
Service Charges Ground Rent and other charges
Service Charges Ground Rent and other charges
First published May 2020, updated May 2025. Estate charges on freehold properties In a private...
Why are service charges increasing?
Apr 2025
Leasehold Property Management, Maintaining my leasehold property, Service Charges Ground Rent and other charges
Leasehold Property Management, Maintaining my leasehold property, Service Charges Ground Rent and other charges
We’ve all seen the headlines about increasing service charges and, in some of these headline...
Do managing agents arrange the RTM?
Jan 2025
Leasehold Property Management
Leasehold Property Management
This could be a very short article as the answer is that many do………but this...
Our Residents Management Company has a management contract. Why are there extra charges?
Dec 2024
Leasehold Property Management
Leasehold Property Management
Managing agents are paid for their management services and additional charges often prove to be...
Dealing with Nuisance neighbours
Dec 2024
Leasehold Living
Leasehold Living
As a managing agent, we frequently get asked to intervene in disputes between neighbours. It’s...
Management of large/complex blocks
Dec 2024
Leasehold Property Management
Leasehold Property Management
With so much legislation underpinning modern-day block management, even the smallest developments are being increasingly...
Do managing agents manage small blocks?
Jun 2024
Leasehold Property Management
Leasehold Property Management
For leaseholders living in small blocks (at Common Ground we define a small block as...
Do block managers, freeholders and energy brokers make commissions from energy contracts?
Mar 2024
Leasehold Property Management
Leasehold Property Management
In most cases, Almost certainly but it might not necessarily be the case that all...
Are Block Managers Regulated?
Mar 2024
Leasehold Property Management
Leasehold Property Management
In short, no….It’s a completely unregulated industry. There are a number of regulatory organisations that...
