Flat Owners to Get New Rights to Faster, More Reliable Broadband Under Government Plans

UK plans to curb freeholder obstruction of fibre to flats rollout

News The UK government has launched a consultation around the persistent challenges in deploying gigabit-capable broadband to certain property types and particularly to flats. Despite the UK making significant strides towards its goal of delivering nationwide gigabit coverage by 2032 – currently reaching 89% of premises – deployment to flats, particularly those with leasehold tenure, continues to lag. Gigabit-capable broadband is seen as essenti…

Flat owners to get new rights to faster, more reliable broadband under government plans

Flat owners in England and Wales could get better access to fast, reliable broadband under new proposals set out in a government consultation.

Gov to Give UK Leaseholders Right to Request Gigabit Broadband in Flats

The Government has today published a new consultation on measures that aim to create a new right for leaseholders, such as those living in blocks of flats / apartments (Multi-Dwelling Units), to request a gigabit broadband connection. In addition, freeholders will face a new duty not to “unreasonably refuse” such requests from tenants. But finding the right balance will be difficult. Previous governments have already done a fair bit of work in a…