Multiple reports say the price difference between flats and houses is at its widest point in about 30 years. The gap is driven by weaker demand for flats, which are more likely to be sold with leasehold arrangements. Buyers appear to be steering away from leasehold properties, citing concerns that have reduced their willingness to pay prices closer to those of comparable houses. As a result, houses continue to command higher prices while flats—particularly those affected by leasehold terms—sell at a relatively larger discount. The reports characterize the widening gap as the latest sign of how leasehold-related issues are shaping buyer behaviour in the housing market. They also suggest that the affordability gap is no longer confined to specific regions or deals, but instead reflects broader market sentiment. Overall, the sources agree that the flat–house pricing divergence is reaching a long-term peak and that leasehold concerns are central to why the difference persists.