Join the NLC Mass Email Event on January 5th 2026 at 9am.
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MORTGAGE SURVEY – NLC WANT TO HEAR YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH LENDERS
NLC Mortgage Lenders Survey We have noticed an increase in the number of NLC members and their families reporting property sales are falling through due to issues with their leases. Also being refused new mortgages or remortgages on more favourable terms. In most cases it is reported that lenders are highlighting onerous leases or TP1 terms as the reason for the refusal. We would like to understand what the core issues are and what lenders are more problematic than others as there appears to be inconsistencies. The following short survey will give us more detailed information re ground rents and service charges which seem to be the most common reasons… Read More
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UP-AND-COMING LEASEHOLD DEBATE THIS WEEK- ASK YOUR MP TO ATTEND NOW
***THIS DEBATE HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED **** We will let you know when the debate has been rescheduled for We must ALL continue to ensure Leasehold is at the top of the political agenda in parliament. Only because the Leasehold and Freehold Act (LFRA) was passed doesn’t mean we sit back patiently and wait for the secondary legislation to be enacted – FAR FROM IT. Currently NOTHING has changed for existing Leaseholders and this MUST CHANGE ! The NLC continues to work tirelessly to help ensure the desperately needed reforms are delivered and the LFRA is ‘Switched on’. The narrative that “It’s all so complicated” and “will take time” is… Read More
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CALL TO ACTION – JOIN THE NLC MASS EMAIL EVENT
THE NATIONAL LEASEHOLD CAMPAIGN (NLC) IS ORGANISING A MORNING OF ACTION NEXT MONDAY – 7TH OCTOBER AT 9AM. We are calling for all leaseholders to email their MP’s at 9am. We want to ensure that the Leasehold Scandal is at the top of the political agenda when they resume from their party conferences on Monday. Our email action is calling for MP’s to : We have tried to make it as easy as possible to join in with this event. We have drafted a template email which you can copy and paste. Please personalise this email to reflect your own personal situation. We advise you draft your email over the… Read More
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NLC DELIVERED CLEAR MESSAGES AT THE LABOUR CONFERENCE
LEASEHOLDERS ARE NOT GOING AWAY – THIS GOVERNMENT MUST TAKE ACTION ! This year the National Leasehold Campaign (NLC) commissioned Ad Bikes to deliver our message to the new Government. It was important we let this new government know that NOTHING has changed yet and we remain TRAPPED. Labour, when in opposition was always vocal on how inactive the previous government had been regarding tackling the Leasehold Scandal. Now they are in power, now they have a chance to change it. Leaseholders will be holding this Government to account. The Ad Bikes certainly made an impact and was seen by thousands of delegates who attended. The first Morning the Ad… Read More
Continue ReadingWE NEED YOUR URGENT HELP TODAY ! – The government appear to be on the verge of betraying leaseholders.
We may not have paid lobbyists to mislead and influence Number 10 but we do have People Power on our side. ACT NOW !!
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TODAY IS THE DAY – GROUND RENT CONSULTATION ENDS – ACT NOW
The Governments Ground Rent Consultation closes TODAY. This is your FINAL reminder to complete the Ground Rent Consultation. This is the best opportunity we have had to make a HUGE change to the system that is rotten to the core. Some Leaseholders may feel their Ground Rent is the least of their problems when they face thousands of pounds unfair Service Charges BUT our campaigns aim to ABOLISH LEASEHOLD has never changed. Killing ground rents for EXISTING leaseholders would go a VERY LONG WAY to getting to our final destination. We have provided guidance below on how to do this. PEPPERCORN IS THE ONLY WAY AHEAD !! Don’t leave it… Read More
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NLC MESSAGES DELIVERED LOUD & CLEAR AT ALL PARTY CONFERENCES
The NLC commissioned a digital advertising van to bring the voices of leaseholders to the three main party conferences. Raising awareness of many leasehold issues including the building safety crisis, the van toured the areas close to the conference venues with a series of stunning visuals to highlight the plight of the millions of leaseholders across England and Wales. NLC founder and spokeswoman Katie Kendrick, a children’s nurse from Ellesmere Port said: Leasehold reform is a cross-party issue and needs to be a priority for all political parties. The Labour party clearly gets how many important votes are up for grabs on this issue, with Angela Rayner including it in… Read More
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‘FLEECEHOLD THE PLAY’ – ON STAGE THIS JULY & AUGUST – BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW
Katie, Jo & Cath would love to invite you to watch ‘Fleecehold’ The Play. A dark political comedy based on the true story of three working mums from the North-West of England who took on the Government, powerful developers, and freeholders to bring about leasehold reform. There is nothing funny about being trapped in a leasehold property, but the feudal system is so ridiculous, you won’t believe what managing agents, freeholders and investment companies get away with when looking for more and more income streams. Welcome to Fleecehold, the ever-greedy monster of extreme capitalism, who brings financial and mental health misery to millions of leaseholders in England and Wales under… Read More
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KEEP LEASEHOLD A TOP PRIORITY – WRITE TO YOUR MP NOW !!!
We are at a CRITICAL point in our campaign. Some people may think the Leasehold Scandal is over but we know different, but does your MP? We NEED as many leaseholders as possible to write to their MP’s to keep Leasehold at the top of the political agenda. It is an outstanding matter for ALL MP’s that they have to sort. The Kings Speech provides government with an opportunity to highlight its priorities for the months ahead. WE HAVE TO MAKE SURE LEASEHOLD REFORM IS IN THAT SPEECH ! Writing to your MP can be a great way for them to hear about your Leasehold concerns and take steps to… Read More
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This week’s masterclass – The leaseholder’s guide to buying your freehold 16 April 2020 | between 4pm and 5pm Find out if your building qualifies How to establish the purchase price What does the process entail? What are the pitfalls to look out for? Take an hour from your day and join us! In the coming weeks, Louie Burns and a panel of expert barristers, lawyers and valuers will be holding FREE ONLINE masterclasses on leasehold topics. BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR FUTURE LEASEHOLD MASTERCLASSES……….
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WORRIED ABOUT LEASEHOLD? – PLEASE TELL US – SURVEY EXTENDED 24 HRS – Closes Sunday 16th.
CLOSING DATE EXTENDED 24HRS PLEASE COMPLETE OUR SURVEY HERE CLOSING TONIGHT 16 TH JUNE AT MIDNIGHT “As many of you will know I am a nurse with a particular interest in Mental Health. I am deeply concerned what the human cost of this scandal is. Having spent hours speaking to so many leaseholders, and hearing so many heartbreaking stories the officials need to know this. Our homes should be our safe haven. For far too many it’s turned into a living nightmare. We really want to capture the impact the Leasehold Scandal is having on our lives. Please take a moment to complete our short survey. The results will help… Read More
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THE TRUE IMPACT OF THE LEASEHOLD SCANDAL ON OUR MENTAL HEALTH
NLC are urging all leaseholders to complete our Leasehold Mental Health Impact Survey.
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RIGHT TO MANAGE (RTM) CONSULTATION CLOSES SOON – 30TH APRIL
WE NEED YOUR HELP AGAIN. We Know you are all tired of completing consultation after consultation but PLEASE do not stop. We need to keep going. Helping leaseholders take control over the running of their buildings. The Law Commission are conducting a public consultation on reform of the right to manage: “Leasehold home ownership: exercising the right to manage”. The consultation period is open until 30 April 2019. They want to hear from everyone with views on the law and process of RTM – leaseholders, landlords, campaigners, property developers, industry bodies, professionals and academics. The Consultation Paper is lengthy and technical. Please don’t be put off by this. You do… Read More
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SELL OUT IN MANCHESTER – Leasehold Conference
The first Leaseholders Conference held today in Manchester was a sell out and a massive success. The law commission speakers were welcomed by leaseholders and professor Nick Hopkins explained the complicated task they have been given. Emotions were high as leaseholders feel very passionate about the position that has been forced upon them due to systematic failures of the system. Justin Madders MP speech was incredible as always. The room came alight when he spoke and cheers of support echoed the packed room. Great advice was given by Simpson Millar regarding professional negligence. The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government spoke about the banning of leasehold houses and also… Read More
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