COLLECTIVE ENFRANCHISEMENT OVERVIEW



As a flat owner, you may have the right to purchase the freehold with your neighbours even if your landlord (otherwise known as the freeholder) does not agree. The legal term for this is Collective Enfranchisement. Pro-Leagle offer a range of Collective Enfranchisement services with transparent pricing.

There are rules in place defining who is entitled to exercise Collective Enfranchisement. Entitlement depends upon the length of your lease, the type of property you live in and how many of your neighbours want to purchase the freehold with you. Pro-Leagle has created an online qualification test to assess your entitlement.

If you live in a leasehold house, the rules are slightly different. Contact Pro-Leagle and we will go through them with you.

Complex rules define how much the freehold purchase will cost. The freehold valuation process is explained in more detail in our valuation section.

The outcome of following the Collective Enfranchisement procedure is that you and some/all of your neighbours become freehold owners of the whole building. This will counteract the steady depreciation of your property's value. There will, however, be issues to deal with post enfranchisement as to how your property is managed.

Before deciding to purchase the freehold of your flat or house, take a look at the pros and cons of Collective Enfranchisment to give you an idea whether it is right for you. You may also wish to consider the alternatives to Collective Enfranchisement.

For more general answers to your questions read our Frequently asked Questions.