When you buy a property from the council, you buy a leasehold interest in the property.
The council keeps the freehold interest.
Your lease is a legal agreement between you and the council. At the end of the lease period, the rights over the land and building return to the council.
Attached to your lease will be the lease plan, showing the areas that you own, and an estate plan.
You can find general information from the government about your rights and responsibilities as a leaseholder here (external link).
If you have any concerns or issues relating to your lease or your property, please contact us. Alternatively, advice is available from The Leasehold Advisory Service (external link).