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The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act has become law today.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Four new non-executive directors of the Leasehold Advisory Service Board appointed
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Adam Hawksbee as interim Chair for the new Towns Unit
Response to the Law Commission's reports on leasehold valuation, enfranchisement and the right to manage.
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill introduced to Parliament will give homeowners a fairer deal, and greater rights and protections.
Consultation launched including a number of options to cap ground rents for existing leaseholders.
Martin Boyd has been appointed as the new Chair of the Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) to champion the rights of leaseholders and park homeowners.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the Chief Executive of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA).
Letter from the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the Financial Conduct Authority and Competition and Markets Authority.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Letter from the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the Chief Executive of the Financial Conduct Authority and the Competition and Markets Authority.
The Department for Levelling Up has taken the first step in legal action, protecting residents and ensuring proper building safety.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Letter from the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA).
Letter from the Secretary of State responding to the Financial Conduct Authority’s update on the review of buildings insurance for multiple-occupancy buildings.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The government's ban on charging ground rent on leases in England and Wales comes into force on 30 June 2022.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the FCA and CMA.
Leaseholders in England and Wales could find it easier and cheaper to buy the freehold of their building under radical new proposals to create a fairer housing system.
Following CMA action, leaseholders with Taylor Wimpey will no longer be subjected to ground rents that double every 10 years.
Following CMA action, leaseholders with Countryside Properties will no longer be subjected to ground rents that double every 10 or 15 years.
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