Leasehold reforms become law without ground rent cap

Leasehold Reforms Become Law Without Cap on Ground Rent

Reforms to leasehold in England and Wales became law on Friday, but a promise to cap ground rents has been dropped. The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill was one of the bills that were rushed through Parliament before it shuts down for the general election on July 4. The government said homeowners will receive more rights, power, and protections under the new law, amid a warning that it’s “not the revolution that many leaseholders across the co…

Leasehold reforms become law without ground rent cap

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Leasehold reforms become law

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act has become law today.

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The Bill aims to make it cheaper and easier for more people to extend their lease, buy their freehold and take over management of their building.