On the implications of the Law Commission's leasehold reform proposals

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This month, the Law Commission published its long-awaited proposals for leasehold reform, making a number of recommendations which could have major ramifications for the London property market. Sarah Taylor explains why there is a problem, what is being proposed and whether the recommendations are sensible or not...

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Sarah Taylor

Head of Leasehold Reform at Royds Withy King

Sarah is Head of Leasehold Reform at Royds Withy King

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