Ground Rent Reforms: Impact on Homeowners and Market
Government announces major leasehold reforms including ground rent cap at £250, potential surge in home sales, and shift to commonhold system affecting millions.
Government announces major leasehold reforms including ground rent cap at £250, potential surge in home sales, and shift to commonhold system affecting millions.
TV star turned author Richard Osman and wife Ingrid Oliver have purchased a £9 million five-bedroom Georgian townhouse in London with protected Thames views.
The UK government announces a £250 annual ground rent cap for leaseholders in England and Wales, aiming to save homeowners thousands and reform the leasehold system.
South Pool in Devon is celebrated as one of Britain's 'poshest villages', featuring thatched cottages, a historic church, and a gastropub accessible by boat, with average property prices around £410,000.
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RecommendedA new ground rent cap of £250 per year will benefit over five million leaseholders in England and Wales, with many saving over £4,000. The reforms include a shift to peppercorn rents after 40 years and a ban on new leasehold flats.
A Sheerness property destroyed by its landlord in a stand-off has been rebuilt as an unlicensed HMO, sparking a planning investigation that could see it torn down again.
Swansea Council unveils ambitious plans for a vibrant waterfront district featuring an aquarium, saltwater lido, cafes, bars, and workspaces to reconnect the city with its coastline.
The mysterious Mansao Safra in São Paulo boasts 130 rooms, spans 22,000 square metres, and ranks as the 11th largest home globally, yet remains largely inaccessible to outsiders.
The UK government has announced major leasehold reforms, including a £250 annual ground rent cap and a ban on new leasehold flats, aiming to save households money.
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RecommendedEx-paparazzo and former Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons is selling two luxury properties, including a Queensland beachfront mansion and a pink Sydney apartment, totalling around AUD $6 million as he focuses on travel abroad.
Leaseholders in England and Wales will see ground rents limited to £250 annually under new government reforms. The changes also ban new leasehold flats and introduce rights to switch to commonhold.
Hollywood legend Robert De Niro's Nobu brand is constructing a £350 million, 246-metre skyscraper in Manchester, featuring a luxury hotel, residences, and restaurant, set to become the UK's third tallest building.
Nathan Birch, who owns over 350 properties worth $250 million, plans to buy 100 more in a month using refinancing to fund purchases, focusing on affordable units for cash flow.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's $61 million Beverly Hills mansion has been removed from the market for a second time after a $16 million price reduction, with moving trucks spotted at both their former marital home and Lopez's new Calabasas property.
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RecommendedA terraced house in Blaenrhondda, Wales, has been discovered completely untouched for four decades, with 1970s decor and vintage furniture preserved as if time stood still.
A 77-year-old woman has been forcibly removed from her £420,000 bungalow following a lengthy legal battle with her neighbour over a narrow strip of land in Poole, Dorset.
An incredible eight-bedroom Victorian villa in south Manchester, complete with cinema room, hot tub terrace and separate coach house, has left property enthusiasts in awe with its £1.4 million price tag.
Housing groups are calling for guaranteed minimum standards for renters as extreme heatwaves sweep across Australia, with many living in poorly insulated homes that become dangerously hot.
A Southampton couple's plan to extend hours at their back-garden pole dancing studio has ignited a planning dispute, with neighbours fearing parking chaos and noise disturbances in the residential area.
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RecommendedA 77-year-old woman has been forcibly removed from her Poole bungalow following a protracted legal battle with her neighbour over a tiny strip of land, resulting in a £113,000 legal bill.
A historic Mayfair townhouse once owned by Jackie Kennedy's family hits the market for £25 million, with potential to double in value after renovations. The property offers Hyde Park views and rich American dynasty heritage.
Three brothers, including high-end real estate agents dubbed 'The A Team,' face opening statements in a federal sex trafficking trial in Manhattan, accused of drugging and assaulting dozens of women over more than a decade.
Stonegate Group, owner of Slug & Lettuce and Be At One, has placed 22 pubs across England on the market through Savills estate agents, with prices starting from £450,000.
Residents in the Cornish village of Paul accuse a wealthy developer of causing a planning 'apocalypse' with unauthorised works on a barn conversion worth over £1 million, demanding demolition.
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RecommendedSocial media influencer Ellidy Pullin has sold her Palm Beach apartment on the Gold Coast for $1.2 million, making a substantial profit on the investment property she purchased just last year.
High-earning 'Henrys' in London face financial pressures from tax traps, childcare cuts, and soaring housing costs, revealing deeper economic strains in the capital.
Liverpool emerges as a top UK city for under-35s, with affordable rents, vibrant culture, and community spirit making it a compelling alternative to London.
Affluent residents of Stinson Beach's Seadrift community are pressuring Marin County to fund maintenance of their sole access road, warning of billions in real estate losses if it washes away due to rising sea levels.
Property expert Mary-Lou Press outlines five crucial preparation steps for first-time buyers entering the housing market in 2026, as average deposits reach £23,000 and prices continue rising.
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RecommendedLondon's exclusive Knightsbridge neighbourhood faces a perfect storm of plummeting property sales, brazen daylight robberies, and Labour's mansion tax, driving wealthy residents abroad.