As part of the levelling-up agenda, the Government introduced legislation in February 2022 that would bring an end to a freeholder being able to charge ground rent on a new ‘voluntary’ residential lease.
Laurent Vaughan, Senior Associate in our Landlord & Tenant team was recently featured in Jewish News looking at the scope for reform in the residential leasehold sector, discussing what’s next for leaseholders and freeholders.
See link for further information: Leasehold Reform – Change on the Horizon? | Jewish News
Laurent provides specialist advice to both tenants and landlords in relation to numerous areas.
Contact our Landlord & Tenant Team
Bishop & Sewell’s Landlord & Tenant lawyers have the knowledge and experience to guide you through any of the issues raised in this article.
If you are affected by similar issues or would like to have a related discussion in confidence, please call me Laurent Vaughan on 020 7091 4193 or email: lvaughan@bishopandsewell.co.uk
The above is accurate as at 12 July 2022. The information above may be subject to change during these ever-changing times.