Leasehold Reform 2026-04-13
2026-04-13
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Q1
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The question addresses ongoing reforms to t [1D [K the leasehold system and seeks details on concrete actions being taken.
What steps his Department is taking to reform the [3D [K the leasehold sector. The Government continue to implement reforms that are [3D [K are already in statute and progress necessary reforms to end the leasehold [K system for good, including provisions in the draft Commonhold and Leasehold [9D [K Leasehold Reform Bill published on 27 January.
The Government are committed to strengthening regul [5D [K regulation for managing agents and will switch on improved leaseholder cons [4D [K consumer rights provided by the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 at t [1D [K the earliest opportunity. The Minister is considering measures to address e [1D [K exorbitant service charge increases and protect people like Yvonne.
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Specific details on measures being considered aga [3D [K against property management firms are not provided, only a commitment to wr [2D [K write with more information.
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Q2
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A constituent, Yvonne, has faced a quadrupl [8D [K quadrupling of service charges from £400 to £1,550 without corresponding ma [2D [K maintenance work. This prompted questions about tackling property managemen [9D [K management firms causing such issues.
My constituent Yvonne lives in a house owned for [K 20 years under leasehold arrangement with Principle Estate Management incre [5D [K increasing her service charge from £400 to £1,550 without conducting any ma [2D [K maintenance. Will the Minister outline what action is being taken to tackle [6D [K tackle property management firms so people like Yvonne are not continually [K ripped off?
The Government are committed to strengthening regul [5D [K regulation for managing agents and will switch on improved leaseholder cons [4D [K consumer rights provided by the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 at t [1D [K the earliest opportunity. The Minister is considering measures but will wri [3D [K write with full details.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific details on measures being considered aga [3D [K against property management firms are not provided, only a commitment to wr [2D [K write with more information.
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Q3
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Similar issues exist in the questioner's co [2D [K constituency and they seek to ensure that Northern Irish constituents can b [1D [K benefit from proposed legislative changes.
Will the Minister talk with relevant Ministers in [2D [K in Northern Ireland to ensure that UK Government proposals help Northern Ir [2D [K Irish constituents dealing with leasehold issues?
The Minister engages regularly with Northern Irelan [6D [K Ireland counterparts and is happy to provide insights of proposals for Engl [4D [K England and Wales, aiming to help constituents in all parts of the UK.
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Specific details on how leasehold reform will be [K applied in Northern Ireland are not provided; only a commitment to discuss [K and share information.
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