The Freehold Collective

24/06/2026

At The Freehold Collective, we know better than most just how critical great project management is in leasehold enfranchisement.

We're especially proud to highlight the shortlist for Project Manager of the Year at the 2026 Apartment Adviser Awards, which recognises the professionals who hold these complex processes together from start to finish.

The 2026 finalists are:
🎯 Curlett Jones
🎯 HAUS Block Management
🎯 The Freehold Collective

This category reflects the kind of work we do every day; bringing groups of leaseholders together, managing the details and delivering results.

The winner will be revealed tonight in Park Lane, London.
Good luck to all three finalists.

22/06/2026

🚨 Big political news and how it matters for YOUR home 🚨

Keir Starmer has announced he's stepping down as Prime Minister. So what does this mean if you own a leasehold flat, rent your home, or are trying to get on the property ladder?

Quite a lot, actually. Andy Burnham is the frontrunner to take over, and housing is at the very heart of his political career.

We're not talking about someone who'll be finding his feet on this stuff. He was pushing for rent controls before the Renters' Rights Act was even a thing.

He backed banning new leasehold homes before it became government policy. He's even launched a Good Landlord Charter and wants to give councils much tougher enforcement powers.

In short: if anything, the pace of change for leaseholders could speed up, not slow down. 🏠

We'll be sharing our full breakdown of what a Burnham premiership could mean for leaseholders, renters, and the wider property market over the coming days.

👇 Drop your questions below; what do YOU want to know?

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22/06/2026

"A lot of people won't invest in a flat unless it has a share of freehold." Sound familiar?

Monday Mike says here's what you can do about it 👉 thefreeholdcollective.co.uk/blog/how-to-extend-the-lease-on-a-flat/ 🏢

18/06/2026

We're Headline Sponsor of the 2026 Apartment Adviser Awards, and celebrate the firms shortlisted for Solicitors Firm of the Year.

These firms represent the very best in leasehold legal practice — advising leaseholders and freeholders through some of the most complex transactions in residential property law.

The 2026 finalists are:
🏆 Adcocks Solicitors
🏆 Brady Solicitors
🏆 Brethertons Solicitors LLP
🏆 Cripps LLP
🏆 Lease Law Limited
🏆 Spector Constant & Williams
🏆 Winckworth Sherwood LLP

Seven exceptional firms. Only one winner. We'll find out who takes the award on 24 June at The Sheraton Grand, Park Lane.

Congratulations to all the finalists. Your work makes a real difference to leaseholders across England and Wales.

17/06/2026

🎉 We're delighted to welcome Tudor Cornea to The Freehold Collective!

Tudor joins us as our IT Systems Administrator. He comes with hands-on experience that's exactly what a growing team like ours needs.

At TFC, Tudor will be maintaining and developing the systems the team runs on day to day, as well as automating routine processes, keeping security and backups in good shape, and helping us get the most out of AI tools.

In short, he's the person making sure everything just works.

Away from the screens, Tudor describes himself as "a tinkerer at heart, if it can be taken apart or improved, I'll have a go!” He also builds his own apps and dabbles in photography 📷

Welcome to the team, Tudor! 🙌

16/06/2026

Get the valuation wrong in a freehold purchase and everything unravels. Get it right, and leaseholders save thousands.

As Headline Sponsor of the 2026 Apartment Adviser Awards, we're pleased to spotlight the finalists for Valuers Firm of the Year.

The 2026 finalists are:
🏛 Knight Frank LLP
🏛 myleasehold ltd

Two firms at the top of their field, bringing rigour, expertise, and credibility to some of the most contested valuations in residential property.

The winner will be announced on 24 June at The Sheraton Grand, Park Lane, London.

Congratulations to both finalists!

15/06/2026

Hi, I'm Mike, and every Monday I share something real from the world of leasehold property, because I think more people deserve to know their rights.

Last month, a lady came to me absolutely in tears.

She had a buyer. She was ready to sell her flat and move on with her life. Then her buyer couldn't get a mortgage - because of the service charges on the building; and the entire chain collapsed. Her whole life plan, gone. Just like that.

She's not alone. Every week I speak to people who are:

❌ Stuck: unable to sell because of high service charges
❌ Furious: paying more each year with zero say in how it's spent
❌ Exhausted: fighting cladding bills they never asked for
❌ Invisible: watching someone else make decisions about their own home

There's an old saying: an Englishman's home is his castle.

But if you're a leaseholder, you'll know how hollow that can feel. Because when you're not in charge of your own home, when someone else controls what you pay for the garden, the building fabric, the cladding ... it stops feeling like it's really yours.

Here's what most leaseholders don't know: you may have the legal right to change that.

The Right to Manage means leaseholders can take back control; managing their own building, choosing their own contractors, and having a real say over their money.

I know how this works from both sides, because I'm a leaseholder myself. So when our team at TFC speak with people, we always explain everything in plain English. No jargon. No confusing legal speak. Just straightforward help.

If any of this sounds familiar, whether you're stuck, frustrated, or just want to understand your options, drop us a comment or send a message.

We are always happy to have a no-obligation chat 👇
https://thefreeholdcollective.co.uk/contact/

10/06/2026

🏠 Thinking about converting your leasehold flat to commonhold?

With leasehold reform dominating the headlines in 2026, now is the perfect time to get clued up (even if you're not quite ready to act yet)

Commonhold means:
✅ You OWN your property outright: no ticking clock on a lease
✅ No more ground rent
✅ You and your neighbours are in control of how your building is managed
✅ Simpler to sell and remortgage

BUT: and this is important, the government has just published a draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill that's set to make conversions far easier.

So if you're considering it, our advice is to hold off for now, get prepared in the background, and make your move once the new rules are in place.

📖 We've written a full step-by-step guide covering:
→ Leasehold vs commonhold explained simply
→ Who qualifies to convert
→ The costs and timescales involved
→ Why timing matters in 2026
→ Alternatives if full conversion isn't right for you yet

Read the full guide here 👇
https://thefreeholdcollective.co.uk/blog/how-to-convert-leasehold-to-commonhold-in-the-uk/

Got questions? Book a free consultation with our team, we're here to help you navigate all of this.

Convert your UK leasehold flat to commonhold with this step‑by‑step guide, costs, timelines and 2026 reform updates.

09/06/2026

We are proud to announce that The Freehold Collective is the Headline Sponsor of the 2026 Apartment Adviser Awards (incorporating the ERMAs).

Taking place on 24 June at The Sheraton Grand, Park Lane, London, the awards celebrate excellence across the leasehold and apartment sector, from solicitors and barristers to valuers, conveyancers, project managers, and rising stars.

Over the coming days, we'll be spotlighting the finalists in each category. These are the individuals and firms doing outstanding work for leaseholders, freeholders, and the wider sector.

We're honoured to support an event that holds the profession to the highest standards, and to be in the company of so many exceptional people.

Watch this space. 👀

08/06/2026

Your home is likely the most valuable thing you own.

If you're going to exercise your leasehold rights, you need to do it properly. Monday Mike explains why it matters below.

We've helped leaseholders across England and Wales come together (often as complete strangers), and successfully buy their freeholds, take over management of their buildings, and secure better outcomes.

Cheaper. Faster. Easier. More successful.
That's what we deliver, every time.

Professional guidance starts here: https://thefreeholdcollective.co.uk/purchase-your-freehold/