All new houses in England and Wales to be sold as freehold

  • 📰 LBC
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 21 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 12%
  • Publisher: 74%

United Kingdom Headlines News

United Kingdom Latest News,United Kingdom Headlines

The UK government is set to reform the leasehold system and ensure that all new houses are sold as freehold properties, aiming to restore true home ownership. New flats can still be sold as leasehold properties. The government also plans to cap ground rents on existing leasehold properties and extend the standard lease extension period.

All new houses in England and Wales will be sold as freehold, under government reforms to end the "feudal" leasehold system. The government is aiming to "restore true home ownership" to buyers in a policy set to be unveiled in the King's Speech next month.The reform, spearheaded by housing secretary Michael Gove, will mean that all new houses are sold with the land they are built on, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Mr Gove has been vocal in the past about planning to get rid of the "feudal" leasehold system. He told the Sunday Times: “I don’t believe leasehold is fair in any way. "It is an outdated feudal system that needs to go. And we need to move to a better system and to liberate people from it."But plans were dropped in May this year after a battle between him and Rishi Sunak.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 17. in UK

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Storm Ciaran to Bring Strong Winds and Heavy Rainfall to Southern England and WalesStorm Ciaran is expected to bring gusts of up to 80mph along the south coast of England, with a small risk of even stronger winds. There is a possibility of weather warnings being escalated due to a deep area of low pressure moving in. Saturated ground increases the risk of fallen trees and fresh flooding, potentially cutting off communities and posing a danger to life.
Source: SkyNews - 🏆 35. / 67 Read more »

India vs England: A Challenging Match Awaits EnglandEngland faces a tough challenge as they take on India, who are in top form and unbeatable. The match is expected to be dominated by India's spinners on a pitch that favors them.
Source: i newspaper - 🏆 8. / 89 Read more »

Protests against new 20mph speed limit to take place in WalesOpponents of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone are organizing 'National Convoy Day' in Wales to protest the new 20mph speed limit. The limit has faced significant opposition since its introduction in September, with a petition against it gathering nearly 500,000 signatures. Despite evidence suggesting improved road safety, a recent poll shows continued opposition to the limit. 'Go-slow' convoys will drive along the A55, A483, and M4, causing disruptions on main roads.
Source: Daily_Record - 🏆 9. / 89 Read more »

WXV1: New Zealand 17-0 Wales - Tui grabs her second of the gameListen to live BBC Radio Wales commentary and follow text coverage as New Zealand play Wales in the WXV1.
Source: BBCSport - 🏆 111. / 51 Read more »

Anyone planning to visit Wales needs to know thisThe plans could come into force very soon
Source: EchoWhatsOn - 🏆 74. / 59 Read more »