Across the UK, leaseholds are less common than other types of buildings. In 2021, 8% of houses were leaseholds across the UK. This means they make up a small percentage of the housing market. However, over half of the flats and apartments across the country were leaseholds.  If you're looking to buy a flat in Tunbridge Wells, there's an increased chance that it will be a leasehold property.  The number of leaseholds is also increasing yearly, especially in areas like Tunbridge Wells, so they'll become more common. Our surveyors at Copeland Yussuf know this location well and the areas of Tunbridge Wells most prevalent with leasehold properties.