Written question asked by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Ground Rent
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Written Statement by the Minister of State for Housing and Planning of 27 January 2026, HCWS1278, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of capping ground rents at £250 per year on the economy; what estimate he has made of the number of affected leaseholders; what assessment has been made of the potential impact of this policy on freeholders, pension funds and investor confidence; and whether any compensation or mitigation measures are under consideration.
- Answer
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I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 27 January 2026 (HCWS1278) and to the policy statement on ground rents published on the same date which is available on gov.uk here.
An Impact Assessment for the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Bill will be published in due course.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 112634
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Statement by the Minister of State for Housing and Planning
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Written statements
House of Commons
- Subjects
- Commonhold Leasehold Ground rent Reform
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