TPP587: How to avoid a leasehold nightmare
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The most frequent questions we receive are about leaseholds, and given they make up around 40% of the property market it’s crucial for every investor to understand them. Tune in as Rob & Rob deep dive into the topic, discussing the pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold, shedding light on ground rents and service charges, and bringing you up to speed with the latest changes from the Leasehold Reform Bill.   (0:58) News story of the week  (3:27) Let’s talk about leaseholds…  (4:25) What actually is a leasehold?  (6:06) The pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold  (7:01) How about ground rent?  (9:50) Details on the Leasehold Reform Bill  (12:40) What about service charges?  (21:37) Hub Extra  Links mentioned:  Nationwide house price index  Halifax house price index  Zoopla house price index  The leasehold advisory service  The Missing Cryptoqueen  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Find out more about Property Hub Invest  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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