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Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 18 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Property: Sales

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will take steps to help ensure that asset management plans are made available to prospective property buyers.

Answer

Providing essential information upfront during the home buying and selling process is important in supporting potential buyers to make informed decisions about whether a property is suitable for them.

There is already a requirement under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 that any property information that would help a prospective homebuyer to make an informed decision is not hidden or omitted.

On 9 February 2025, the government announced action to improve the availability of property information. Improving access to key home buying and selling data will help transactions run more smoothly by ensuring all parties are able to access the information they need at the right time.

We recognise the benefits to leaseholders of Asset Management Plans. As per my Written Ministerial Statement of 21 November 2024 (HCWS2440), the government will consult on new reforms to the section 20 ‘major works’ procedure that leaseholders must go through when they face large bills for such works.    

We continue to work with stakeholders across industry, government, and the public sector to understand the most effective way of supporting buyers to make the right decisions.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
39355
Session
2024-26
Related items
Leasehold and Commonhold Reform
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Disclosure of information Property Sales
Link
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