Legal challenge threatens serious setback to leasehold reforms Labour’s flagship housing policy could collapse if courts overturn legislation, warns property legal expert James Carpenter.

There are 5 mil Leasehold properties in the UK. A few wealthy companies (inc owned by Duke Of Westminster and Cadogan Family) are trying to stop leasehold reform. Labour need to get this through urgently #leaseholdreform #Labour #angelarayner #matthewpennycock
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We enjoyed attending the @propertyweek.bsky.social #LaterLiving Conference as Supporting Partners and taking part in panels on #leaseholdreform and government policy.

But #starmer less happy to step in to stop Water companies exploiting customers, Freeholders/Management companies exploiting leaseholders etc. #labour #leaseholdreform #matthewpennycook #thameswater #secondclasscitizens #leasehold

Good. Now sort out leasehold reform so leaseholders are not being fleeced by freeholders/management companies #leaseholdreform #leasehold #freehold #freeholders #angelarayner

A draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill has been announced, indicating major changes to the leasehold system in the UK. But what are these changes and what will this mean? bit.ly/4a5UXXZ

#leaseholdreform #commonholdreform

The Government's draft of the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill signals a much-needed overhaul of the leasehold system. #LeaseholdReform #CommonholdReform

UK to cap ground rents at 250 pounds a year Starmer said the policy followed a promise made by his Labour Party in its 2024 election manifesto to address unregulated and unaffordable ground rent charges for people living in leasehold properties...

The UK is set to cap ground rents at £250 a year, a major win for leaseholders as the government tightens housing reforms to tackle unfair costs in the property market. 🏡

#UKHousing #GroundRentCap #LeaseholdReform

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Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 | Top Valuation Guide Complete guide to Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. Marriage value abolished, valuation uncertainty, judicial review updates. Expert legal analysis.

Landmark reform: 2-year ownership wait abolished Jan 2025. Marriage value removal faces July 2025 judicial review. RTM expanded to 50% commercial. Affects 4.5M leasehold properties across England & Wales. buff.ly/Dbdirt7 #LeaseholdReform #PropertyLaw #LFRA2024 #RealEstate

If you want to know of a large group of the population who are treated as second class citizens, who encompasses multiple races, religions ,sexuality etc just look at leaseholders - treated with no respect by freeholders #leaseholdreform #leasehold #freehold

The @libdems.org.uk are committed to abolishing residential leaseholds & capping ground rents to a nominal fee(peppercorn rent) for all existing & new properties.

We urge the government to act now!

#AbolishLeasehold #LeaseholdReform #GroundRents

Treasury accused of derailing Labour’s pledge to cap 'unaffordable' ground rents | LBC As part of its election manifesto, Labour pledged to place a cap on leasehold homeowners' charges, preventing freeholders from raising ground rents by more than £250 a year

If the government fail to cap ground rents it would break election promises & be an outrageous betrayal of millions of voters

#AbolishLeasehold #LeaseholdReform #GroundRents
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I'm sure you are aware of this scandal @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social but you could use it as an opportunity to highlight the work you are doing on #LeaseholdReform

#LeaseholdReform #HousingJustice #PropertyLaw #LeaseholdersRights #UKHousing #GroundRent #MarriageValue #FreeholdReform

Two urgent reforms – Right to Manage and proper regulation – are needed to fix the broken property management sector.
Our @labouruk.bsky.social government is committed to delivering for leaseholders who have suffered with 'fleecehold' for far too long.
#LeaseholdReform #RightToManage #HousingCrisis

Leaseholders deserve transparency, accountability, and value for money. I'm determined to hold failing managing agents to account alongside this government's work to reform the broken leasehold system.

#LeaseholdReform #LabourForLeaseholders

Long Residential Lease AST 2025 AST Trap Explained & Solved Is your long residential lease an AST? Understand the AST trap, ground rent thresholds, Ground 8 risks & how the Renters' Rights Bill 2025 ends this issue.

Long residential lease AST trap explained. Ground rent over £250 creates eviction risk. Renters' Rights Bill 2025 ends this. Expert leasehold support from Connaught Law. buff.ly/yDhJd8q #LeaseholdReform #PropertyLaw #AST

Leasehold reform is here — and service charges are changing.

Read the article by CS Litigation Chartered Legal Executive, Amelia Hughes FCILEx, which outlines the key changes and what you can do now to stay compliant. 👉 tinyurl.com/yzvxj32f

#LeaseholdReform #PropertyLaw #ServiceCharges

Buy Freehold Leasehold House UK 2025 | Expert Guidance Expert guide: buy freehold leasehold house UK 2025. Latest reforms, costs, eligibility requirements, and enfranchisement process explained.

Buy freehold leasehold house UK 2025 complete guide. New reforms remove 2-year wait, average £8,500 cost. Expert enfranchisement support from Connaught Law. buff.ly/JUmtsxK #LeaseholdReform #PropertyLaw #Enfranchisement

#LeaseholdReform #HousingJustice #NorthSomerset #TownHall #CommunitySupport #FleeceholdFix

Real Estate Law UK | Property Legal Updates | Connaught Law Expert real estate law UK insights from Connaught Law. Authoritative guidance on property transactions, leasehold reform, and dispute resolution for UK property matters.

🏠 Real estate law insights & essential legal guidance for UK property matters. Expert articles on conveyancing, leasehold reform, development risks & dispute resolution. Navigate property law with confidence.
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#RealEstateLaw #PropertyLaw #Conveyancing #LeaseholdReform

Leasehold Extension Legal Services & Advice | Connaught Law Expert leasehold extension legal guidance from UK property specialists. Statutory rights, valuations & enfranchisement support. Get professional advice.

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Navigate your leasehold extension with confidence. Expert legal guidance from Connaught Law specialists covering statutory rights, valuations & enfranchisement.
#LeaseholdExtension #PropertyLaw #UKProperty #LegalAdvice #PropertyRights #LeaseholdReform

Sadik Al-Hassan column: The leasehold system is broken and must be fixed Since reaching out to constituents earlier this year, the scale of the scandal has become clear.

Managing agents like FirstPort must demonstrate immediate improvements - transparent billing, responsive maintenance, clear communication, and fair treatment.

Read my column on how we're fighting for leasehold reform and holding managing agents accountable 👇
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#LeaseholdReform

Content Wars – The Battle to Control the Narrative — Housing Sector Explore how housing associations, legal firms like Devonshires, and sector bodies are using polished content to control the narrative — while tenant-led voices fight back with raw, real stories of dis...

The real war? It's not over repairs. It's over the narrative.

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#HousingCrisis #TenantVoice #ServiceCharges #NarrativeControl #Devonshires #LeaseholdReform #SocialHousing #ContentWars

This version of the sector — where you can charge what you like, often without meeting your own service level agreements — is over. Your time to respond, course-correct, and, dare I suggest, apologise… is now.

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#LeaseholdReform #ServiceCharge

Social Housing Action CampaignFreeholders’ Cynical Attempt to Torpedo Leasehold Reform As many readers will be aware, government introduced a new piece of legislation at the end of last year – The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 – aimed at strengthening the rights …

Freeholders are trying to block leasehold reform in court.

Not because it’s unfair — but because it threatens their grip on power and profit.

SHAC calls it what it is - cynical and shameful.

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#LeaseholdReform #HousingJustice #SHAC #UKHousing

1/ Yesterday in Parliament, I contributed to a debate led by @carolinevoadenmp on leasehold & estate management reform. Here’s what I was able to say to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook ⬇️
#LeaseholdReform #HousingManagement #Parliament

@matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social MP confirms @teamlabouruk.bsky.social won’t cap service charges. That’s a big deal for the people stuck in leasehold and shared ownership — already hit with spiralling costs and no protection.

#HousingSector #LeaseholdReform #SocialHousing #ServiceCharges

Good article on The Telegraph #leaseholdreform
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The feudal leasehold system is coming to an end! 🚨🏡

New reforms will:

✅ Remove unfair charges
✅ Strengthen homeowner rights
✅ Improve managing agent standards

The dream of homeownership should mean security, not hidden costs! #LeaseholdReform

Government to Abolish Leasehold System The government plans to replace leasehold with commonhold, giving homeowners more control. Learn how this major reform will impact property ownership.

Big changes ahead! The UK government plans to replace leasehold with commonhold, giving homeowners more control. Learn what this means for you. 🏡 #LeaseholdReform