Buying a leasehold flat: a first-time buyer checklist
The flat is only half the decision. Check the lease term, building finances, major works, ground rent and rules before you exchange.

Stop chasing solicitors for updates. propi shows you what happens next, from offer to completion, and helps you take the next step.
Most buyers spend months navigating a system that was never designed around them.
You’re constantly chasing updates. Simple questions can take days to answer.
Every professional uses different emails, systems and timelines.
You don’t know what’s happening until someone tells you.
Several people are involved, but no one owns the purchase from start to finish.

Buying your first home should feel clear from the start. propi gives you one place for updates, questions and next steps, so you know what happens next.
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The flat is only half the decision. Check the lease term, building finances, major works, ground rent and rules before you exchange.
Your lender's valuation is not a condition report. Compare RICS survey levels and know what to do when a report finds a problem.
The seller said yes. Now coordinate your mortgage, conveyancer and survey while protecting your money before exchange.
We'll match you with conveyancers and surveyors who can take on your purchase and keep updates moving.
Get matchedAuction deadlines leave little room for delay. We'll help you review the legal pack, understand the risks and arrange the support you need before you bid.
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