Leasehold and commonhold

We have welcomed moves to make it easier for leaseholders to take control of their freeholds through right to manage.

The Law Society has responded to the Law Commission's consultation on 'Leasehold home ownership: exercising the right to manage'.

A HCLG committee report has acknowledged our call for developers and estate agents to share lease information with the purchaser up front.

We have responded to the Law Commission’s consultation on ‘Reinvigorating commonhold: the alternative to leasehold ownership’.

The Law Commission is reviewing the Right to Manage legislation to make it simpler, quicker and more accessible, particularly for leaseholders.

We have responded to the Law Commission's consultation on Leasehold home ownership: extending your lease and buying your freehold.

The Law Commission is consulting on proposals to make commonhold work across the property sector. Submit your views and help shape recommendations for reform.

We have responded to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's consultation on implementing reforms to the leasehold system in England.

The Law Commission is seeking views on proposals to reform the law of enfranchisement designed to benefit leaseholders of houses and flats.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government is consulting on proposals aimed at tackling unfair practices in the leasehold market.