Finding out a garage is leasehold and not freehold

WIAWSNB

The coach houses I've looked at with folk - admittedly older ones, this was a good 20 years ago - had the CH owner responsible for insuring and providing power (lights) to the garages. For this, each leaseholder was expected to contribute a small annual sum.

Yes, it seemed weird when we first came across this arrangement, but in practice it makes next-to-zero difference. It has pros, too; no-one can let their garage become tatty and an eyesore. Any noisy or messy behaviour involving the garage can be tackled - in theory, any continued breach could result in the lease being removed, and the person losing their garage. 

ExEstateAgent

What were you hoping to use the garage for? If it's to park a car or bike then you should be fine. If you were thinking of converting it into a gym or office, or use it to store a load of documents then you will probably find that is in breach of the lease. 

If you intend to simply use it for parking then being leasehold makes no difference. One point to consider is if you were to want an electric car charging point, unless it already has power, that's probably a no go too.