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Leaseholders

Building insurance

We’re usually responsible for arranging your building's insurance for leaseholders. Find out what's covered and how to make a claim.

Buying your freehold

Information for leaseholders who want to buy their freehold, including eligibility and how to buy it.

Extend your lease

Check if you can extend your lease. Find out how to extend it formally or informally, how much it costs and about the terms of the extension.

Leaseholder deed of certificate

Find out if you need to fill out a deed of certificate to get protection against costs for building and fire safety issues.

Transfer of ownership notice

If you're a new leaseholder you or your solicitor must send us a formal notice of assignment and charge.

Page last updated: 16 October 2024

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