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Written question asked by Jas Athwal (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 January 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Leasehold

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress he has made on ending the leasehold system.

Answer

Over the course of this parliament, the government is determined to honour the commitments made in our manifesto and do what is necessary to finally bring the feudal leasehold system to an end.

We continue to progressively implement the provisions of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.

Yesterday, the government published its draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill. Further detail can be found in the Written Ministerial Statement made (HCWS1278).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
107273
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Leasehold
Link
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