Written question asked by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 13 September 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 October 2018. It was answered by Heather Wheeler (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 October 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Leasehold
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Government plans to bring forward legislative proposals in response to the tackling unfair lease practices in the leasehold market consultation.
- Answer
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On 21 December 2017, the Government set out a package of measures to tackle abuses and unfair practices in the leasehold market. This includes introducing legislation to prohibit the development of new build leasehold houses, other than in exceptional circumstances, and restricting ground rents in newly established leases of houses and flats to a peppercorn.
We are also working with the Law Commission to support existing leaseholders - including making buying a freehold or extending a lease easier, faster, fairer and cheaper.
We will bring forward legislation as soon as Parliamentary time allows.
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- 174628
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- 2017-19
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- Leasehold
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