Leasehold law dates from feudal times and is in need of reform. Too many leaseholders face random charges, or are bounced into bad decisions through lack of information. This site aims to support leaseholders in Waltham Forest by addressing common problems and sharing information.
Act before 80! Make sure you extend your lease before it gets below 80 years. The shorter the lease the more expensive.
Most leases say that permission is needed from the freeholder or managing agent to make structural alterations.
Find out what’s been done in recent years to fix the problems of leasehold.