Khan calls for end to ‘everyday extortion’ of unfair charges for leaseholders politics London Mayor Sadiq Khan is urging ministers to end the “everyday extortion” of unfair service charges for leaseholders.
Leasehold and rental reforms slated as ‘contentious’ and ‘destabilising’ UK Politics The government has come under fire for its flagship housing reforms, with developments to new laws on leasehold reform and rental rights branded “contentious” and “destabilising”.
Gove’s plans to cap ground rents could cost taxpayers £31bn, RFA warn Property Micheal Gove’s plans to cap ground rents in England and Wales could cost the taxpayer over £31bn, a trade body has warned.
Leasehold reforms set to be walked back after investor lobbying March 25, 2024 Plans to cap ground rents on leasehold properties are set to be walked back after lobbying from pension funds and investors, according to reports.
Britain’s anachronistic system for leaseholds is still firmly intact December 4, 2023 From refusing to cap ground rents, and limited reforms to leaseholds, our anachronistic housing system still won't change under new proposals, writes Will Prescott
Government to ‘announce plans to phase out leasehold’ in King’s Speech October 29, 2023 All new houses across England and Wales will have to be sold as freeholds, as part of a Leasehold Bill led by Michael Gove, and expected to be announced in the King's Speech, according to the Sunday Times.
King’s Speech: What are the five key measures announced today? November 7, 2023 Making his first King’s Speech as monarch in the House of Lords this morning, King Charles outlined the government’s priorities for the next year of legislation.
King’s Speech: What to expect from the State Opening of Parliament? November 6, 2023 King Charles will make his first King’s Speech in Parliament on Tuesday as he outlines the government’s legislative agenda for the next year.
Property heavyweight slams housing reforms in Queen’s Speech: ‘Nothing new – simply old policies re-hashed’ May 11, 2022 The Queen’s Speech will do little to solve Britain’s housing crisis, a leading property association shared with City A.M. this morning. There were three main commitments linked to housing in the Government’s announcement; the Renters’ Reform Bill which will end unfair evictions; the Social Housing Regulation Bill which will give tenants more rights and vital [...]
Homeowners could still sue for damages amid leasehold ground rent reforms June 24, 2021 Even though Persimmon Homes and Aviva have agreed to change the way they operate in regard to leaseholds and ground rent charges, homeowners could still be entitled to compensation, according to legal experts. Following a recent investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), house builder Persimmon will allow its leaseholders to buy the freehold [...]