Leasehold reform
On Leasehold Reform: What the big shake-up could mean for prime property investors
Following publication of the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill earlier this year, lawyers Kate Stockdale & Michael Ellis assess the likely impact on ground rents, ownership structures and investor…
Watch: MPs quiz Angela Rayner & Michael Gove on Leasehold Reform Bill
We've summarised 18 key points from yesterday's Housing Committee session on the Government’s Draft Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill.
Ground rents to be capped at £250 as leasehold reform gathers pace
Government publishes draft Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill, continuing a march to reform the 'feudal' leasehold regime.
Major landowners challenge leasehold reform in the High Court
Freeholders including Prime Central London giants Grosvenor & the Cadogan Estate are arguing against big changes to the leasehold regime.
Government looks to ‘switch on’ leasehold reform measures
Amongst other things, the latest consultation sets out a plan for more transparency over service fees, and mandatory regulation for managing agents.
Government heralds ‘beginning of the end for the feudal leasehold system’
New leasehold flats are to be banned, with commonhold promoted as the 'default tenure'.
Average service charge bills jumped 11% last year
Service charges have outpaced inflation to become many leaseholders' biggest household bill after the mortgage, says Hamptons.
Leasehold overhaul edges closer as Minister signs-off first step
Matthew Pennycook has signed regulations to 'remove the two-year ownership rule for leaseholders of flats to extend their lease, and leaseholders of houses to extend their lease or buy their freehold.
Leasehold reform legislation coming ‘within this year’ says Housing Secretary
Angela Rayner renews pledge to bring forward leasehold reforms and promote commonhold tenure.
Expert Views: Property industry insiders on the government’s latest leasehold reform plans
Lawyers & leasehold specialists weigh-in on a big update on leasehold reform - including that the 'two-year rule' for leasehold extensions ends in January.
Some leasehold reforms to be enacted ‘at pace’ next year, promises government
The 'two-year rule' will end in January, but the announcement of more consultations mean major changes to the leasehold system are still some way off.
Watered-down Leasehold Reform Bill becomes law; Renters Reform shelved
Rushed-through Act is 'far from perfect, but it is the start of reform to outdated legislation that was not fit for purpose,' says Propertymark.