Leasehold properties becoming unsellable, say estate agents
Propertymark’s report also found that short leases could prevent sales and, where a home had 80 years or less remaining,...
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Negative equity traps are the real crisis in housing
So much for an asset that only ever goes up. Last year, nearly one in five people selling a flat...
Labour considers watering down £250 ground rent cap
Katie Kendrick, of the National Leasehold Campaign (NLC), said: “The NLC is very concerned the Government wants to consult on...
Labour quietly drops key leasehold pledge – but promises right to faster Wi-Fi
Labour has been accused of rubbing “salt in the wounds” of leaseholders by offering them the “right to request” faster...
Labour’s leasehold bill leaves thousands trapped with costly managing agents
In response to a parliamentary question, Matthew Pennycook, the housing minister, confirmed the bill contained no provisions relating to embedded...
Labour’s property reforms ‘will render millions of flats unsellable’
In submissions, seen by The Telegraph, leaseholders said their flats would be rendered virtually unsellable, as buyers would opt for...
Housebuilder offers to pay service charges to rescue sales
One of London’s biggest housebuilders is offering to cover leaseholders’ service charge bills in the latest sign of a slowing...
