Leasehold reforms progress through Parliament but have they been watered down?

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act was one of the final pieces of legislation to pass through Parliament ahead of the general election

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Reforms of the controversial leasehold system made it through parliament ahead of the general election but there wasn't time to include all parts of the legislation.

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act is one of the government’s key pieces of legislation, aiming to address long-standing issues that owners of leasehold houses and flats have faced such as high service charges and barriers to extending their leases.

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Marc Shoffman
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Marc Shoffman is an award-winning freelance journalist specialising in business, personal finance and property. His work has appeared in print and online publications ranging from FT Business to The Times, Mail on Sunday and the i newspaper. He also co-presents the In For A Penny financial planning podcast.