Leasehold news
What changed this week for people running their own block of flats, and what to do about it.
Leasehold reform in November 2026: what is in force and what is still to come
Some parts of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 already apply, many still need regulations, and the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill is not yet law. Here is where each change stands for blocks in England and Wales.
Managing agents to need a licence: what it means for blocks that manage themselves
The government has said property agents, including managing agents, will need a licence and qualifications, with an independent regulator. The details and start date are not decided. A block run by its own company is not an agent.
New service charge rules from 2027: what self-managed blocks should prepare
The government has confirmed standard demand forms, annual reports, standard accounts and a right to information for leaseholders. They are not in force yet, but freehold and RTM company directors can start getting ready now.
Right to manage after the 2024 Act: cheaper claims and a wider 50% limit
Since March 2025, leaseholders taking over the management of their block generally no longer pay the landlord's costs, and buildings with up to half their floor space in commercial use can qualify. How a claim works.
