Leasehold reform
Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill: £250 ground rent cap and an end to forfeiture proposed
The draft bill published on 27 January 2026 would cap existing ground rents, abolish forfeiture of long residential leases and make commonhold the default for new flats. It is not law yet, and the government has given no timetable.
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.