Leasehold

The BBC is running an article on the problems with leasehold flats, it can be seen here. In the article, Liz Winstanley's experience highlights the significant challenges faced by leasehold property owners when it comes to managing and resolving issues with their...

The case of a London leaseholder facing potential forfeiture of her flat due to unpaid service charges, despite her ongoing dispute over the legitimacy of those charges, has once again brought attention to the predatory tactics employed by some freeholders in the...

The Government has jus published a list of FAQ's which outlines details and frequently asked questions regarding the deed of certificate in the context of the Building Safety Act and leaseholder protections. It can be read in full here, and covers: Deed of...

A survey of members of ALEP (Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners) reveals that 80% agree that residential ground rents can have a negative or undesirable impact on the sale of leasehold properties.  ALEP represents over 1,200 solicitors, barristers,...

The Leaseholder Charity has published their parliamentary briefing on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill. It can be seen in full here, and in summary says The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill represents a significant development in the ongoing efforts to reform...

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament, marking a step forward in proposed reforms to the leasehold system in the UK. The key points from the recent developments include: Comprehensive Reform Pledge: Housing Minister Lee...

This consultation, which sets out a series of options for how the government could intervene to cap the ground rent leaseholders have to pay, has been extended to 17 January 2024. For the consultation document, click here. For the impact assessment, published on 6...

On 7 December 2023, the House of Commons Library published, in advance of the second reading of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill in the Commons, a briefing providing background to the Bill and an overview of its main provisions. For the briefing, click...

Proposed leasehold reforms in the UK, which include the introduction of a cap on ground rents, could result in a compensation cost of over £31 billion to taxpayers, according to analysis by the Residential Freehold Association. The compensation claims are likely to...

The Government has published a consultation on restricting ground rent for existing leases.  It can be seen here, and closes at 11:59pm on 17 January 2024, and in summary the consultation presents five options for extending this protection to existing leaseholders:...