Commonhold is the future of property ownership - you own your flat forever as freehold, while a Commonhold Association manages shared areas democratically.
Commonhold combines the best of both worlds: you own your flat as freehold forever(no expiring lease), while the Commonhold Association - owned entirely by flat owners - manages communal areas. No freeholder, no ground rent, no lease extensions needed, ever.
The government is making commonhold the default tenure for all new properties. Converting now puts you ahead of the curve, but currently requires 100% agreement from all leaseholders in your building.
The most advanced form of property ownership - designed for the future
Own your flat forever - no expiring leases, no diminishing property rights, complete security for generations
Eliminate ground rent completely and permanently - no annual payments to a freeholder for no service
Replace complex individual leases with one fair Commonhold Community Statement that applies equally to all
Every owner has an equal say in the Commonhold Association - no landlord approval needed for anything
Sell, refurbish, or modify your home without needing permission from a freeholder or management company
Commonhold will be the default for all new builds - get ahead of the curve and increase your property value
A step-by-step journey to the ultimate property ownership
First, all leaseholders must buy the freehold together (100% participation required for commonhold conversion)
Every single leaseholder must agree to replace their lease with commonhold ownership - no exceptions
Draft the governing document that replaces all leases with fair, standardized rules for everyone
Establish the legal entity owned by all unit holders to manage common areas and building operations
Officially convert to commonhold tenure and register each unit as freehold property at Land Registry
What you need to know about commonhold conversion
Unlike freehold purchase (50%+) or RTM (simple majority), commonhold conversion requires unanimous agreement from all leaseholders
Only around 20 properties in the UK currently use commonhold - you'd be pioneers, but with less established legal precedent
New legislation will make commonhold the default for new builds and easier for existing buildings, but details still being finalized
Understanding how commonhold compares to your alternatives
Expert guidance through uncharted territory
Build consensus among all leaseholders and explain the benefits, costs, and process of commonhold conversion
Complete collective enfranchisement first - all leaseholders must own the freehold before commonhold conversion is possible
Create the Community Statement, form the Association, and register the new commonhold tenure with Land Registry
We're at the forefront of property ownership reform. While commonhold is still rare in the UK, we have the expertise to guide you through this pioneering process and position you for the future.
Commonhold conversion is complex but delivers the ultimate property ownership. Let's explore if it's right for your building.
Important: Commonhold conversion requires 100% leaseholder agreement and completed freehold purchase.
We recommend starting with our eligibility check to understand all your options, including whether collective enfranchisement or RTM might be better first steps.