Guidance

How to lease

This guide is for anyone already living in a leasehold property or anyone thinking of buying one.

Applies to England

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How to lease

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This guide is for current and prospective leaseholders and sets out the differences between leasehold and freehold property and the rights, obligations and implications of being a leaseholder.

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Published 26 June 2018
Last updated 23 June 2022 + show all updates
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