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The latest on leasehold reform, the London property market, and what it all means for short lease flat owners.

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The Palace of Westminster viewed from Lambeth Bridge across the Thames at late spring golden hour

17 May 2026

King's Speech Confirms Commonhold Bill: 14 Years to Get Here

The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill was named in the King's Speech on 13 May 2026, formally entering this session's legislative programme. What it changes - and what it does not.

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6 May 2026

Prime Central London Sales Down 24% YoY: What It Means for Short Lease Sellers

JLL Q1 data shows prime central London transactions at their lowest level since 2020. March alone was 41% down. How the slump compounds the short lease discount.

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City Hall on the south bank of the Thames with Tower Bridge in the background

6 May 2026

City Hall Launches Probe Into London's Spiralling Service Charges

The Greater London Authority has opened a review of soaring service charges as the average London leaseholder bill hits £3,912 a year. What it means for short lease sellers.

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30 April 2026

Housing Minister Admits Leasehold Ban Unlikely This Parliament

Matthew Pennycook conceded on 29 April that the new-flat leasehold ban will probably miss this Parliament. What the stretched timeline means for short lease owners.

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London residential rooftops showing Victorian terraces and modern apartment buildings

18 April 2026

London Flats Down 5% While Houses Rise: A Two-Speed Market

ONS data shows London flat prices fell 5.1% while houses rose. For short lease owners, market decline compounds lease depreciation.

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The Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand in London

13 April 2026

Freeholders Take Leasehold Reform to the Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal has granted freeholders permission to challenge marriage value abolition. What this means for short lease flat owners waiting on reform.

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8 April 2026

Reform Bill Consultation Closes 24 April: What Short Lease Owners Should Know

The Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill consultation closes on 24 April. What is being proposed and what it means for sub-80-year leases.

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Pocket watch on legal lease documents in a London property office

6 April 2026

Marriage Value Abolition: Why Short Lease Owners Are Still Waiting

The 2024 Act promised to abolish marriage value but the reform remains uncommenced. What is causing the delay and what should you do now?

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Brass letterboxes on a London mansion block entrance

5 April 2026

Ground Rent and Service Charge Reforms

How the latest ground rent and service charge reforms affect short lease flat owners, and what it means for the hold-or-sell decision.

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London skyline with residential buildings in spring light

3 April 2026

London Short Lease Flat Market: Spring 2026

Current market conditions for short lease flats in London, including lending trends, buyer sentiment, and what sellers should expect.

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Houses of Parliament and Westminster Bridge at golden hour, representing leasehold reform legislation

1 April 2026

Leasehold Reform Act: Which Provisions Are in Force?

A practical look at which parts of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 are now in force and which remain pending.

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