Lease Advice Bureau

17/05/2026

The Lease Advice Bureau is thrilled to announce that its Daniel Tang has been shortlisted for News on the Block's 2026 Apartment Adviser Awards (previously entitled the Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards) for both Lawyer of the Year and Consultant of the Year categories!

01/05/2026

Starting May 1, 2026, significant changes are taking place for those who rent out properties. The era of "no fault" evictions is now over, meaning landlords will need a specific, valid reason to reclaim possession of their property. Learn more about these new regulations and how they may impact you as a landlord or tenant. Full article: https://tinyurl.com/y3mvhzm2

06/04/2025

The UK government's white paper sheds light on its plan to abolish leasehold ownership and introduce a commonhold system, a significant move in the property sector. The paper elaborates on the recommendations given by the Law Commission in 2018 and hints at the future of property ownership in the UK. This article provides a detailed analysis of the proposed reforms, challenges in implementing them, and potential impacts on property owners, landlords, and developers. Full article: https://lease-advice-bureau.co.uk/government-publishes-commonhold-white-paper/

12/02/2025

Many Right to Manage implementations will be effective from 3rd March 2025. Changes include alterations to the qualification criterion of "non-residential" floor-space, RTM cost liability for leaseholders, landlord's ability to recover litigation costs via service charges, costs enforcement procedure, and RTM prescribed model articles. These changes aim to give leaseholders greater control and rights. Read the full article here:- https://lease-advice-bureau.co.uk/commencement-dates-for-right-to-manage-reforms-released/

12/09/2024

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 marks a significant shift in property law, aiming to empower homeowners with greater rights and protections. While the Act has received royal assent, the implementation of its provisions through secondary legislation is expected between 2025 and 2026. This article explores the potential changes, including the abolition of marriage value, modification of lease extension terms, and the impact on premiums for leaseholders. As the property industry awaits further developments, understanding these reforms is crucial for leaseholders considering their statutory entitlements. Full article: https://lease-advice-bureau.co.uk/leasehold-freehold-reform-act-implementation-timetable/

18/07/2024

Following Labour's electoral victory, the enacted Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, has yet to have its provisions implemented. The King's Speech on 17th July 2024 reaffirmed commitment to implement the Act's provisions and hinted at future reforms including regulation of existing ground rents, introduction of a commonhold tenure, and ending the injustice of forfeiture. The Renters Reform Bill, which seeks to abolish 'no fault' evictions, was also mentioned. Read the full article here: https://lease-advice-bureau.co.uk/the-kings-speech-and-implementation-plans/

04/06/2024

This article delves into the recently enacted Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, discussing its potential impact and the possible timeline for its provisions to be brought into effect. The Act’s complexities and the uncertainties surrounding its implementation pose challenges for property owners and advisors, who must decide whether to wait for changes or move forward under the current regime.
https://lease-advice-bureau.co.uk/predictions-for-commencement-dates/

25/03/2024

The Conservatives are under fire for potentially not delivering on their promise to eliminate ground rents, with reports indicating that Michael Gove is facing challenges in making changes to current leasehold law
Full article:
https://tinyurl.com/ynud5yjp

14/11/2023

See what the House of Commons has been saying about the Leasehold Reform bill https://youtu.be/JJlnLC1JgUM

New reforms to Leasehold and Freehold have been in development since 2017 but now that the King's Speech has provided a list of these, some of these changes ...

11/07/2023

We're proud to be admitted as a member of ALEP - Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners

06/06/2023

Welcome to the Launch of the Lease Advice Bureau.