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Commonhold and Leasehold: Reform

Commons · Question 107173 · Tabled 20 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 28 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, for what reason the publication of the draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill was delayed.

Answer

Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 28 Jan 2026

As per our manifesto commitment, this government is taking the steps necessary to finally bring the feudal leasehold system to an end in this Parliament. Publication of the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill was delayed by a matter of weeks to fin...