‘Ground rent cap will save more than solar initiatives’, campaign group tells PM
Summary
The National Leasehold Campaign has urged the prime minister to bring forward the proposed £250 cap on ground rents, arguing it would provide more immediate and certain financial relief to leaseholders than the government’s plug-in solar initiatives. The group also called for faster leasehold reform, a shorter timetable for ending ground rents, and protections against additional fees linked to energy-saving measures.
Why it matters
Ground rent, service charge and permission-fee issues are central to leasehold valuation, consumer advice and transaction risk. Surveyors may increasingly encounter client concerns about leasehold costs, freeholder permissions and the practical impact of proposed reforms on property value and marketability.
Key points
- NLC says an immediate £250 ground rent cap would deliver direct savings to leaseholders.
- The group argues leaseholders may face barriers and extra fees when accessing plug-in solar schemes.
- It calls for faster leasehold reform and a shorter period for eliminating ground rents.
- Concerns were raised about freeholders using energy initiatives to impose permission or administration charges.
- The campaign frames ground rents as an outdated charge with no service or maintenance benefit.
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