Freeholder

The countdown is on for the end of the Help-to-Buy scheme! Find out more.

Everything you need to know about the difference between Freehold and Leasehold properties, from our leasehold surveyor!

Do you know what a Lease is? Find out in our helpful guide from Watsons Leasehold expert.

Do you know the lease extension valuation process? The process of producing a valuation for a lease extension comes in two parts.

Membership of ALEP (Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners) is a badge of assurance to leaseholders and freeholders that they can be sure of a consistently high-level of service, integrity and professionalism.

Membership of ALEP (Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners) is a badge of assurance to leaseholders and freeholders that they can be sure of a consistently high-level of service, integrity and professionalism.

Extending your lease can be an arduous and often complicated process. At Watsons we can take you through what's involved, including the costs and can provide the right expert help so you can take charge of every step of your lease extension and avoid any common pitfalls.

At Watsons, we have years of experience in all aspects of managing properties. Our objective is to support our freeholders and leaseholders by keeping them in touch with site issues and consulting with them on major works. But how do we do this? It may seem obvious but making sure we have the correct contact details on our records is vital to help ensure we keep them up to date with developments in...

As your lease runs down it dramatically decreases the value of your flat or apartment. The longer this goes on, the more expensive it will become to renew. On top of this, each lender has different criteria with regards to lease length and this will restrict the number of lenders in the market potentially cutting out the best deals, meaning it becomes increasingly difficult to sell when you want to. At...