Flats and apartments and in some cases houses are sold on a leasehold basis where, typically such properties are first let on terms varying from 99 to 999 years. 

The LEASE website, operated by the Leasehold Advisory Service, which is funded by the government carries a range of information covering the rights of leaseholders and landlords on for example -

• Service charges
• The right to manage
• Rights to information
• The service also provides an advice line

Date Updated: 16/02/09