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The government’s consultation on leasehold valuation rates closes today.
Watch our video to understand the options being considered, what they could mean for you, and how you can have your say before the consultation closes.
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The government introduced the Remediation Bill to Parliament this week. It proposes clearer duties to tackle unsafe cladding, more information for residents about planned work and stronger powers to act when those responsible fail to do so.
Learn more:
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What do building safety protections mean for you as a leaseholder?
Join our free webinar to learn about your rights and what to know if your home is affected.
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What is the right to manage, and how does it work
Our new video explains what the right to manage is and how it could help you have more control over how your building is managed.
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Today we’ve published new research into the challenges experienced by shared owners who contact LEASE for advice.
👉 Find out more:
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The government has announced further plans to strengthen protections for leaseholders.
These include powers to cap certain landlord fees and plans for independent regulation of property agents.
👉 Read the announcement:
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The Supreme Court has clarified important Right to Manage rules for leaseholders.
It ruled that landlords cannot rely on certain failures relating to the notice inviting participation to defeat an otherwise qualifying claim.
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Leasehold Advisory Service retweeted
From 1 October, leaseholders in eligible Welsh buildings can claim funding from @WelshGovernment to cover interim alarm system costs, potentially saving hundreds of pounds a month.
Already paid? You could get a refund.👇
More: gov.wales/welsh-government-f…
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The government’s consultation on leasehold valuation rates has been extended to 21 October 2026.
Watch our video to understand the options being considered, what they could mean for you, and how you can have your say before the consultation closes.
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A recent Upper Tribunal decision provides useful guidance on challenging significant service charge costs.
LEASE senior legal adviser Nicholas Kissen explains what the decision means for leaseholders.
Read more: lease-advice.org/news/servic…
LEASE senior legal advisers Alero Orimoloye and Frances Hall explain what to consider when deciding whether to extend your lease, including the process, costs and relevant reforms.
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The @mhclg has extended the consultation period for its leasehold enfranchisement valuation rates consultation by four weeks, with the closing date revised to 21 October 2026.
👉 Find out more and how you can take part:
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Do you know how long is left on your lease?
Use our free online tool to check your lease length and estimate the cost of extending the lease of a flat in England or Wales.
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Leasehold Advisory Service retweeted
A new tool helps you check your lease length and estimate how much an extension could cost
Thinking about extending the lease of your flat?
Join LEASE senior legal managers Alero Orimoloye and Frances Hall for a free webinar covering the key things to know about lease extensions on Tuesday 8 September.
👉 Register and submit your question:
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Applications are now open for new government funding to help address unsafe cladding on some residential buildings under 11 metres in England.
👉 Read the government’s guide for leaseholders and find out more about the scheme:
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The government is consulting on leasehold valuation rates that will be used under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
The consultation closes at 11:59pm on 23 September 2026.
👉 Find out what you need to know and how to respond: lease-advice.org/news/consul…
Our new free lease extension calculator can help you:
✓ check how many years are left on your lease
✓ get an estimate of what a lease extension could cost
✓ understand your options and what to consider next
👉 Try it today: lease-advice.org/lease-exten…
