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James Laughlin, Senior Leasehold Surveyor at Watsons, has been awarded Highly Commended for Valuer of the Year 2025, recognising his outstanding work in the leasehold property sector. By providing training, advice, and leadership, James continues to demonstrate our commitment to delivery excellence in property, nationwide.

Now that the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 has passed into law, the big question is “what happens next?”. In particular, will enfranchisement become cheaper and, if so, when?

Leasehold ownership is a complex concept that is not widely understood by the general public. The complexities of leasehold, including the rights, responsibilities, and potential pitfalls, are not commonly discussed or taught and as a result, many people simply lack the necessary information to understand what leasehold actually entails. Many people assume that when they purchase a property, they...

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A recurring theme from my discussions with leaseholders, when it comes to Enfranchisement, is the suggestion that they may find themselves better off by waiting to take action, believing that their lease extension or freehold purchase will become cheaper in the not-too-distant future as a result of the Government's proposed reforms to the Enfranchisement process.Whilst the proposals to reduce the cost of...