Law Society responds to leasehold consultation

2019-01-22T16:31:00+00:00

The Law Society has responded to the Law Commission’s consultation, Leasehold home ownership: extending your lease and buying your freehold.

News
Government announces home-ownership reforms
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On 7 January 2021, the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announced that millions of leaseholders will be given a new right to extend their lease by 990 years, as part of large-scale reforms to home ownership
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Law Commission reports on reforming leasehold
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On 21 July, the Law Commission published three reports on reforming leasehold home ownership.
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On 9 January, the Law Commission published a report setting out options to reduce leasehold enfranchisment costs

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Pilot plan to make property information available up front
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Reminder: 2% surcharge on stamp duty for non-resident buyers
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From 1 April 2021, a stamp duty land tax (SDLT) surcharge comes into force for non-UK resident buyers. Philip Askew, member of our Property Section committee, reminds solicitors to stay alert
FAQ
Library FAQ: extending or surrendering residential leases
2021-03-17T14:51:00Z
The Law Society Library explains where to find precedents for extending or surrendering residential leases.