3rd September 2026
First time buyers shun leasehold flats – data
First time buyers are increasingly shunning leasehold flats according to new research. Data from Pepper Money, citing The Guardian newspaper, suggests 80% of leasehold flats on the market in England during 2025 failed to sell within six months. Several contributing factors were noted, including service charges, leasehold complexity, mortgageability and differences between seller...
