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Commonhold and Leasehold: Reform

Commons · Question 112632 · Tabled 11 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 2 Mar 2026

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Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, 2ith reference to the written statement of 27 January 2026 on Commonhold and leasehold reform, HCWS1278, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of reducing the commo

Answer

Answered by Matthew Pennycook, 2 Mar 2026

To ensure that commonhold is viable for existing buildings as well as new developments, the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill includes provisions to make conversion to commonhold from leasehold more accessible. An Impact Assessment for the draft ...