Is it possible for a freeholder to increase the ground rent?

This raises the question: Can landlord increase ground rent?

The landlord can't insist that you pay any more rent than what is stated in the lease. Although the ground rent is normally fixed in the lease agreement, some leases include a rent escalation clause that allows for an increase in ground rent in certain situations. Ground rent can increase at fixed intervals.

What happens if ground rent isn't collected? The court can order repossession of your property if you fail to pay your ground rent. This is called 'forfeiture'. Three or more years are in arrears on your ground rental. Ground rent, service fees and administration costs of APS350 or greater are owed to you

Is it possible to pay the ground rent for a freeholder?

You become the sole owner of the property and land when you purchase a freehold property. You won't have to pay ground rent, service fees or permission fees as a freeholder. However, you will need to maintain the building.

Can I purchase my ground rent?

You can buy out your ground rent. You might have to pay ground rent if you own your house. Ground rent refers to the land on which your home is constructed. To buy the ground rent, you can apply to Land Registry.