This needs to be available to any person who is either in the process of purchasing a leasehold property or even considering such a foolish purchase. In the same way as the warning Your mortage gives an official warning. I was entirely misled by my Local Council who insisted that I had a lease instead of the freehold offered to me by the owner. The result is it has costs me & my family in excess of 80Thousanddue to the nasty freeholder who this day is bullying7 harassing me. Paula Higgins is being a wonderful advocate in bring this to your attenion. She should be asked to speak on both LBC & BBC. Many solicitors do not bring this to one's attention. You are currently buying a property that each year you only goes down in value.Even while Property values rise. Read and understand the terms of any lease you are offered. Be sure you understand what exactly you are letting yourself in for. . I have lived in my home for 56 years. During that time my freehold has changed hands. 6 times. Most Freeholders are fair reasonable people but the last two are hell.. Sadly I did not sell my property before 1997 . Nor did I be advised by my solicitor that as a Leaseholder of 120 year lease. I had the right of 1st refusal. . Take expert advice. Like Home Owners Alliance Offer. I heard of Paula Higgins to late. I am still going through hell so I would rather not have my name published.