Written question asked by Baroness Thornhill (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Leasehold: Fees and Charges

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of reducing deferment and capitalisation rates on the premium payable for a lease extension; and whether they plan to ensure that those rates are not reduced.

Answer: I refer the Noble Baroness to the answer given to Question UIN HL12535 (attached) on 10 December 2025 and to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 27 January 2026 (HLWS1278) (attached).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL14894
Session: 2024-26
Attachment: HL12535; Written Statement HLWS1278
Related items: Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Written questions
House of Lords; Statement by the Minister of State for Housing and Planning
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Written statements
House of Lords
Subjects: Fees and charges Leasehold
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk