House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Freehold Estates
18 December 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Matthew Pennycook Lab Greenwich and Woolwich
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The government is launching two consultations to address issues on privately managed housing estates.
- One consultation aims to implement new consumer protections for homeowners, including a ban on certain legal remedies for rentcharges.
- Another consultation seeks to reduce private estate management prevalence by exploring ways to improve adoption processes and ensure greater resident control.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the issue of poor management and maintenance on privately managed housing estates, proposing measures to improve consumer protections for homeowners.
Action requested
The government is launching two consultations: one to implement new consumer protections for homeowners on freehold estates, including a ban on certain legal remedies for rentcharges; and another to reduce the prevalence of private estate management arrangements by exploring ways to improve adoption processes and ensure greater control for residents.
Key facts
- Government pledged in manifesto to address 'fleecehold' issues.
- Consultations aim to implement new consumer protections under Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
- Proposals include banning legal remedies for rentcharges, improving adoption processes, and ensuring resident control.