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We're calling on the UK government to protect leaseholders from the costs of making their homes safe from potentially deadly cladding.

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More needs to be done to incentivise commonhold, warns Law Society

We are pleased to see home ownership reforms announced by the government today but there needs to be more incentives for developers, lenders and buyers for commonhold ownership.

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Law Commission publishes reports on leasehold home ownership

The Law Commission has published three reports recommending how government can reform leasehold home ownership.

23 Jul 2020
Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme: Towards a more sustainable service - Law Society response

We responded to the Ministry of Justice consultation on making the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme more sustainable.

07 Jan 2020
Greater scrutiny of property agencies would be a win for consumers

We have welcomed a parliamentary working group's recommendation that property agencies should be regulated.

18 Jul 2019
Labour report sets out plans to end leasehold ownership

The Labour Party is consulting on wide-ranging proposals to end leasehold ownership of houses and flats and give new rights to leaseholders.

10 Jul 2019