7 h. ago Government accused of 'betraying' London leaseholders as £250 ground rent cap announced

In its manifesto, Labour promised to ‘act where the Conservatives have failed and finally bring the feudal leasehold system to an end’

Economics

8 h. ago Cap on ground rents will benefit more than 500,000 homeowners across London and the South

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the cost of living ‘is the single most important thing across the country.’

Society

9 h. ago Ground rents to be capped at £250 for leaseholders to end spiralling bills

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the cost of living ‘is the single most important thing across the country.’

Economics

9 h. ago Labour accused of 'betraying' London leaseholders as £250 ground rent cap announced

In its manifesto, Labour promised to ‘act where the Conservatives have failed and finally bring the feudal leasehold system to an end’

Economics

11 h. ago Ground rent capped at £250 in crackdown on 'scams' ripping off leaseholders in London

Many Londoners have complained about the level of ground rents but freeholders are warning the reforms will hit the property market

Economics

12 h. ago Ground rents for leaseholders to be capped at £250 a year in Starmer bid to placate Labour MPs

New leasehold flats will be banned and existing leaseholders will get the right to switch to commonhold in a bid to give homeowners greater control over their properties.

Economics

12 h. ago Huge relief for millions of homeowners as ground rent cap announced and new leasehold flats banned

MILLIONS of leaseholders will have their ground rents capped at £250 a year as part of a major overhaul of the housing system. The Government has announced the change will come into force from 2028 and said it will save homeowners thousands of pounds. Ground rents will drop to a peppercorn - a nominal amount...

Society