https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/commonhold/Recent content in commonhold on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 30 Apr 2026 05:18:42 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/major-update-on-leasehold-reform-delay-in-england-and-wales/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:18:42 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/major-update-on-leasehold-reform-delay-in-england-and-wales/A complete ban on leasehold properties in England and Wales is unlikely to be implemented before the next General Election, according to Labour Party minister Matthew Pennycook. Though legislation banning leaseholds on new houses was passed in 2024 and a similar ban on new flats is forthcoming, Pennycook warns that the transition must be handled with caution to prevent disruptions in housing availability and avoid complex legal issues. “It’s highly likely we won’t activate the leasehold ban in this parliamentary term,” Pennycook explained.