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Retirement Property Management Companies: Regulation
08 September 2026
Lead MP
Simon Hoare
Debate Type
Adjournment Debate
Tags
EconomyHousingStandards & Ethics
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Simon Hoare raised concerns about retirement property management companies: regulation in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Simon Hoare raised concerns about the behaviour of Cognatum Estates, a company managing retirement properties in North Dorset, and highlighted the issues of management transparency, accountability, communication, and financial irregularities. He also mentioned the exploitation of elderly residents and the lack of independent audits. Hoare called for a thorough assessment of the effectiveness of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers and for the Government to address section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.
Bradley Thomas
Con
Bromsgrove
Agreed that management companies see elderly residents as an easy target, exploiting their vulnerability and reluctance to challenge authority.
Government Response
Florence Eshalomi acknowledged the concerns raised about management companies in the retirement housing sector and highlighted the need for better regulation and standards. The Minister noted that the Government is considering Lord Best's report on the regulation of estate, letting, and managing agents and plans to introduce a code of practice setting out minimum standards for residential property agents. Eshalomi committed to pushing the Housing Minister to address the consultation on section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and to continue working with Members of Parliament to protect residents and enhance provisions for older people.
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