It’s delay, not complexity, holding back reform
Original Article Summary
Leaseholders want action now
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed a ban on new leasehold properties is unlikely before the next general election, though legislation enabling a transition to commonhold is still expected this parliament. The National Leasehold Campaign has responded with frustration, demanding binding timelines rather than further reassurances.
Investor Relevance
Investors holding or considering leasehold apartments face an extended period of structural uncertainty — ground rent reform, enfranchisement rights, and commonhold transition remain in legislative limbo. This affects exit valuations, buyer appetite for leasehold stock, and acquisition risk pricing, particularly for apartment block and leasehold apartment investors weighing long-term hold strategies.
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