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The End of Leasehold? Deciphering the UK’s Move to Commonhold for Homeowners

For millions of people in the UK, homeownership - especially in a flat - has traditionally meant navigating the often complex and confusing world of leasehold. However, we are now facing a monumental shift as the government pushes to make commonhold the default tenure for flats. We unpack what that might mean for UK leaseholders, and examine the proposals as we look to the future.
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Leasehold Reform High Court Ruling

Landmark High Court Ruling Upholds Key Leasehold Reforms: A New Dawn for UK Leaseholders

The property landscape in the UK is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades, and here at Levels, we've always championed the voice and position of the leaseholder. The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 marks a monumental shift towards a fairer system, and the High Court's recent decision on 24th October 2025, has reinforced this trajectory, dismissing a major legal challenge against the new legislation.
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ECCT Act

Are You Ready for the New Economic Crime Act? A Critical Update for RMC & RTM Directors

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCT Act) received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023, and it's set to have a profound impact on every company in the UK - including your Residential Management Company (RMC) or Right to Manage (RTM) company.
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Property keys

Leasehold Reform: What’s Changing and How Levels Property Management is Supporting You Through It

Big changes are coming to the leasehold system in England and Wales - here we take a look at what's happening.
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section 20

Understanding the Section 20 Process: A Complete Guide for Leaseholders

When it comes to managing residential blocks and estates, transparency and legal compliance are essential. One of the most significant legal obligations for landlords and managing agents is the Section 20 consultation process, a requirement under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (as amended by the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002). This process ensures leaseholders are informed and consulted before being charged for certain major works or long-term service contracts. If not followed correctly, the landlord may be unable to recover the full cost from leaseholders - no matter how necessary the work. In this article, we’ll break down.
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Insurance

Rewriting the Rules: What the New Insurance Consultation Means for Leaseholders – and How We’re Leading the Way

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 is shaking things up - and for good reason. But change is coming - and Levels Property Management is ready.
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