Rayner urges government to stand firm over £250 ground rents cap

Remarks come after announcement by Keir Starmer of measures for leaseholders in England and WalesFreeholders may “resort to lawfare” to block the government’s £250 cap on ground rents Angela Rayner has warned, as leasehold experts urged ministers to speed up the “glacial” pace of reform.The former deputy prime minister’s comments came after Keir Starmer announced a cap on ground rents for leaseholders in England and Wales, as part of reforms that also include a consultation on banning new leasehold flats and giving existing leaseholders the right to switch to commonhold. Continue reading...