https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/rentcap/Recent content in rentcap on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 07 Jul 2026 04:37:54 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/sir-keir-starmer-confirms-250-ground-rent-cap-before-stepping-down-as-prime-minister/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:37:54 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/sir-keir-starmer-confirms-250-ground-rent-cap-before-stepping-down-as-prime-minister/The Labour Party government, under Sir Keir Starmer, has confirmed plans to cap ground rents in England and Wales at £250 per year. This cap is intended as a first step towards eliminating ground rents entirely over the next 40 years. However, concerns have been raised that some leaseholders could still face higher charges under certain exemptions. The government consultation, launched prior to Starmer’s anticipated departure as Prime Minister, suggests that “quid pro quo” leases might be exempt from the cap.