Currently, freeholders are not required to disclose information regarding building safety defects in a block as part of the enfranchisement process. Leaseholders must be fully informed of any liabilities they may be assuming during the enfranchisement process when converting to commonhold. Whilst we agree with the Minister that homeowners must always seek professional advice before deciding to convert to commonhold, this does not negate the need for freeholders to be open and transparent about any building safety defects. (Conclusion, Paragraph 163)