Francis Holbrook

About the Author

Francis Holbrook is a seasoned investigative journalist and urban policy analyst with over two decades of experience dissecting the intricacies of contemporary housing markets and socioeconomic structures. Born and raised in the bustling suburbs of Manchester, England, Holbrook's fascination with property rights and economic inequality stems from his early career observing the fallout of the 2008 financial crisis on everyday homeowners. He holds a master's degree in economics from the London School of Economics and has contributed to leading publications such as The Guardian and The Economist. In his debut book, The Leasehold Trap: How Modern Homeownership Became Feudalism, Holbrook exposes the hidden pitfalls of leasehold systems, drawing on extensive research and personal anecdotes to reveal how outdated laws perpetuate a modern form of serfdom in the housing sector. His work advocates for radical reforms to empower tenants and dismantle exploitative practices, making complex legal and financial concepts accessible to a broad audience.