What is a Leaseholder?

A leaseholder is someone who buys a part of a larger building such as a flat or massionette within a block.  Other properties within the building may be owned by other leaseholders or lived in by council tenants.  We, as the owner of a block, may keep responsibility for maintaining all shared parts and services such as caretaking, cleaning, lighting, and so on.  We usually sell council flats on a 125-year lease.

Would you like to have a say in how services are delivered?
If you would like to get involved then please contact the Community Engagement Team on 236300.

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Leaseholder Advisory Service Website

Thinking of Buying a Council Flat? (PDF 252 Kb)
Advice Booklet from the Department for Communities and Local Government

Residential Long Leaseholders: a guide to your rights and responsibilities (PDF 1402 Kb)
Advice Booklet from the Department for Communities and Local Government

Right to Buy
Do you live in a flat and are interested in becoming a leaseholder?