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.
AI and Leasehold Property Management
Oct 2025
Technology
Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the leasehold property management sector. From automating routine tasks...
Reserve Planning best practice
Oct 2025
Leasehold Financial Management
Leasehold Financial Management
What are reserves Reserves—also known as reserve funds, reserve accounts, or sinking funds—are designated savings...
What Can Managing Agents Do About Anti-Social Behaviour?
Jul 2025
Dealing with anti-social behaviour in blocks of flats
Dealing with anti-social behaviour in blocks of flats
Anti-social behaviour (ASB) in leasehold blocks can range from persistent noise and harassment to drug...
Tackling Noise Issues: A Practical Guide for Leaseholders
Jul 2025
Dealing with anti-social behaviour in blocks of flats
Dealing with anti-social behaviour in blocks of flats
Living in a leasehold property often means sharing walls, ceilings, and communal spaces with neighbours....
Managing Abandoned Vehicles in Leasehold Developments
Jul 2025
Dealing with anti-social behaviour in blocks of flats
Dealing with anti-social behaviour in blocks of flats
Abandoned vehicles are more than just an eyesore—they can pose safety risks, block access, and...
Enforcing Lease Provisions: Practical Steps and Managing Costs
Jul 2025
Legal
Legal
1. Understand the Lease Framework Every lease is a legal contract that outlines the obligations...
Drugs and Immoral Behaviour: A Leaseholder’s Guide to Action
Jul 2025
Dealing with anti-social behaviour in blocks of flats
Dealing with anti-social behaviour in blocks of flats
Anti-social behaviour in leasehold properties can take many forms, but few are as serious or...
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...
