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Leaseholders face uncertain building defect repair costs as government admits it has not estimated uncovered expenses.

Leaseholders left in the dark over costs of uncovered building defects

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd November 2026, 3 days ago | 0

The government has admitted it has not estimated the costs leaseholders face for defects that fall outside the scope of...

Unsafe cladding exposed on a residential apartment building awaiting remediation work.

Government proposes £500,000 fines in unsafe cladding crackdown

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th October 2026, 1 week ago | 0

Fines of up to £500,000 are being threatened against those who fail to fix dangerous buildings, as the government unveils...

Fibre-optic broadband cable blocked by a no-entry sign outside flats, highlighting leaseholder broadband access barriers.

Government urged to tackle broadband access barriers for leaseholders

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2026, 1 week ago | 0

The government claims it is taking steps to address broadband rollout delays for leaseholders. In a written parliamentary question, Labour...

Lease extension valuation concept illustrating government decisions on leasehold costs and freehold purchases.

Government faces key decisions on leasehold valuation rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th October 2026, 1 week ago | 2

The government faces important choices about how much leaseholders will pay to extend their leases or buy their freeholds as...

Union Jack pulled back to reveal unsafe cladding on a residential building as government introduces tougher remediation laws.

Government unveils tougher powers to accelerate cladding remediation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2026, 3 weeks ago | 0

The government will take tougher enforcement action against those responsible for unsafe cladding. The Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill has...

Modern apartment building squeezed by a regulation clamp, symbolising tighter rules for leasehold property managers.

Leasehold property managers face calls for tighter regulation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th October 2026, 4 weeks ago | 1

Property managers must be regulated to keep pace with the millions of leasehold properties across England and Wales, a firm...

Property agent licence and pound fee tag illustrating new leasehold regulation and fee caps

Property agents face new licensing rules as government targets excessive fees

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th September 2026, 1 month ago | 0

The government has announced plans to strengthen leaseholders’ rights by introducing regulation for property agents and capping fees. Under the...

London leasehold service charges remain high despite falling costs for taller residential buildings

Service charges drop but London leaseholders still face steep costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th September 2026, 1 month ago | 2

Despite a fall in service charges for leasehold properties across London, charges still remain high. Data from The Property Institute...

Crumbling question mark symbolising uncertainty over UK leasehold valuation reform rates

Leasehold valuation reform: the consultation is asking only half the question

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd September 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Article by Vanessa Griffiths, ALEP Member The government’s consultation on leasehold enfranchisement valuation rates is important because it will help...

Illustration of commonhold and leasehold housing costs, showing rising service charges and long-term property savings

Government sets out options for leaseholders facing costly building repairs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd September 2026, 1 month ago | 0

The government has issued guidance for leaseholders in buildings with non-cladding defects when their developer becomes insolvent. In response to...

Retirement flats with signs showing ground rent, subletting, annual and pet fees

Can we challenge retirement flat letting fees?

Author: Readers Question

21st September 2026, 2 months ago | 12

Hi, My sister has inherited a retirement flat that is impossible to sell and the running costs are expensive. We...

Scales weighing 5% against 4% above London, illustrating the debate over prescribed leasehold valuation rates.

From property tribunal to Whitehall: what happens when ministers set the valuation rate?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th September 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Article by Vanessa Griffiths, ALEP Member The government’s consultation on leasehold enfranchisement valuation rates, at its most basic level, focuses...

Leaseholder weighing whether to extend now or wait for leasehold reform amid the 80-year threshold

Extend now or wait? The short-lease dilemma under leasehold reform

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th September 2026, 2 months ago | 2

Article by Vanessa Griffiths, ALEP Member Leaseholders frequently ask whether they should enfranchise now or wait until legislation (both the...

Leasehold enfranchisement valuation consultation highlighting questions over deferment and capitalisation rates

What has the enfranchisement valuation consultation failed to ask?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th September 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Article by Vanessa Griffiths, ALEP Member I welcome the Government’s consultation on leasehold enfranchisement valuation rates. The deferment and capitalisation...

Leasehold reform graphic highlighting pressures facing UK leaseholders and the property market

Propertymark calls for faster leasehold reform

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th September 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Propertymark is urging the government to speed up leasehold reform after research found 93% of leaseholders would not buy another...

Deferment and capitalisation rates illustrated alongside residential property and the London skyline

Deferment and capitalisation rates: the small percentages with large consequences

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th September 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Article by Vanessa Griffiths, ALEP Member The government is currently consulting on Leasehold enfranchisement valuation rates to determine what deferment...

£250 ground rent cap symbol highlighting calls for faster leasehold reform

Leaseholders call for immediate £250 ground rent cap

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th September 2026, 2 months ago | 0

A leasehold group is urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to bring forward the £250 ground rent cap. The National Leasehold...

Homes wrapped in regulation as toxic smoke rises, illustrating the growing burden of leasehold responsibility.

The regulatory wrapper — why some freeholds are becoming toxic liabilities

Author: Mark Wilson, member of ALEP (Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners)

4th September 2026, 2 months ago | 1

Recent reforms focus on correcting perceived failures in leasehold ownership. Less attention has been paid to how these changes alter...