21 January 2026
SHW - Don’t get caught out – Always check the Ground Rent review clause
Business Rates, Professional services, Rent reviews & Lease renewals, Residential
“I only pay £350 per annum ground rent.” If you are purchasing a flat, always locate the Ground Rent review clause. In this real example, the ground rent doubled every 10 years, reaching over £5.5 million by the end of term.
2.04 years £ 350
10 years £ 700
10 years £ 1,400
10 years £ 2,800
10 years £ 5,600
10 years £ 11,200
10 years £ 22,400
10 years £ 44,800
10 years £ 89,600
10 years £ 179,200
10 years £ 358,400
10 years £ 716,800
10 years £ 1,433,600
10 years £ 2,867,200
10 years £ 5,734,400
Onerous ground rents make it almost impossible to sell the property or secure a mortgage and leave home owners stuck in the ‘leasehold trap’.
SHW’s Marie Bultitude says: “This week, Matthew Pennycook reaffirmed the Government's commitment to abolishing leasehold in this parliament, whilst stating the need for further valuation consultation and legislation. Whilst we still wait for clear updates from the Government on Leasehold Reform, at SHW we continue to provide valuation advice to both Landlords & Leaseholders on collective enfranchisement and lease extensions, possibly the best solution in this situation.”
Contact Marie for further valuation advice: mbultitude@shw.co.uk SHW Property
