Ground rent reforms must be moved up the political agenda
Summary
The National Leasehold Campaign is urging the Prime Minister to accelerate the promised £250 ground rent cap for leasehold properties, framing it as an immediate cost-of-living measure for leaseholders. The article argues that many households would see more certain and direct savings from a ground rent cap than from the Government’s recently promoted plug-in solar initiative.
Why it matters
Ground rent reform affects leasehold costs, which can influence affordability, leaseholder complaints, and the wider policy environment around residential property ownership. Surveyors advising on leasehold matters should be aware of the potential for further reform and its implications for valuation, sales, and client expectations.
Key points
- National Leasehold Campaign is pressing for the promised £250 ground rent cap to be brought forward.
- Campaigners say the measure would provide immediate cost-of-living relief for leaseholders.
- The article contrasts ground rent savings with the Government’s plug-in solar initiative.
- Typical ground rent costs are cited as around £300 per year.
- Leasehold reform is presented as a continuing political priority.
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