Indeed, I am well aware of Part 1 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, and the differences between the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. However, your assertion that leasehold owners of houses have no right to acquire the freehold is simply wrong.
Yes, I meant house owners had no legal right to acquire the freehold under right to first refusal, whereas flat owners do. I wasn't clear, I'll admit that, but there's no need to be a dick about it.
Indeed, I am well aware of Part 1 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, and the differences between the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 and the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. However, your assertion that leasehold owners of houses have no right to acquire the freehold is simply wrong.