Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 107877

Leasehold: Ground Rent

Tabled: 22 January 2026
Answered: 30 January 2026

Question

Jas Athwal

LabourIlford South

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to help ensure that Leasehold reform will include reductions in ground levels of ground rent.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
Through the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill published on 27 January 2026, the government is proposing to cap ground rent at £250 per year, before changing to a peppercorn in 40 years. For further information, I refer the hon. Member to the Writ...

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