Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Draft Bill

Make Your Voice Heard on the Leasehold Reform Draft Bill

Katie Kendrick

The new draft bill is undergoing scrutiny which is why we need leaseholders to make sure their voices are heard. Complete the Governments online survey now On 27 January 2026, the Government published a draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny. The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee is investigating whether the proposed reforms in the draft Bill will be effective, and what changes the Government could make to improve the draft Bill before the final version is introduced to Parliament.  They would like to hear your views about the draft Bill, which will inform the recommendations they make to the Government.  We appreciate the draft bill is extensive and not easy to understand. We would advise you… Read More

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TODAY IS THE DAY – GROUND RENT CONSULTATION ENDS – ACT NOW

Katie Kendrick

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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GROUND RENTS COULD DROP TO A PEPPERCORN – TAKE ACTION NOW!

Katie Kendrick

Existing Ground Rents could drop to ZERO if leaseholders take ACTION NOW!

We are fighting for our homes – Consultation closes 17th January

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CONSULTATION ON ‘ENDING THE SCANDAL’ COMPLETE CONSULTATION NOW

Katie Kendrick

‘ENDING THE SCANDAL’- Labour’s new deal for leaseholders RESPOND NOW! Labour’s report published on 10th July set out plans to end leasehold ownership. Labours proposals have been sent out for consultation for views from leaseholders. Labour’s shadow housing secretary, John Healey MP said “This consultation document sets out the next Labour government’s ambition to end the broken leasehold model for good” The National Leasehold Campaign encourages ALL Leaseholders to participate in this consultation regardless of political views. It is widely accepted that the Leasehold Scandal is a Cross-party issue with great Cross-party support. Please Email your answers to the consultation questions below to leaseholdconsultation@labour.org.uk CLOSING 30th September 2019 Q1 Should… Read More

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RIGHT TO MANAGE (RTM) CONSULTATION CLOSES SOON – 30TH APRIL

Katie Kendrick

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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