Freehold Versus Leasehold in UK Real Estate
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In this episode of the Merryn Talks Money UK housing mini-series, hosts Merryn Somerset Webb and Money Distilled author John Stepek delve into the complexities of freehold and leasehold properties with guest Anthony Emmerson, who has worked in the mortgage industry for 20 years and is currently director at Trinity Financial.
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