Your guide to buying and owning the freehold

Start with the question on your mind

You do not need to know the legal terminology to start. Choose a guide below, or browse all frequently asked questions.

Understand what could change, what may remain and whether buying fits your plans.

Compare agreement with a formal claim, including scope, costs and your decisions.

Understand your inclusive voluntary figure and any separate charges.

Check the property and route before committing.

Understand the indicative valuation and what happens after you agree with it.

Follow the voluntary journey from valuation to your final decision.

Explore eligibility, professional support and the separate formal scope.

Understand a refusal, counter-offer or unanswered approach.

Separate negotiation, completion and registration.

Know what to gather now and what matters later.

Understand roles and the included voluntary service.

Check continuing costs and restrictions.

Distinguish the owner from a managing agent.

Find the appropriate ownership route.

Separate current rules from pending changes.