The DCMS has launched another consultation to find out the extent of problem leases. The Department says it’s committed to reforming the leasehold market so it is fairer and more transparent, and provides greater choice for home-owners adding “We are keen to hear from existing leaseholders with onerous leases where, for example, ground rents double […]
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Would you buy a Taylor Wimpey flat?
The new development at Blackhorse Lane is to be built by Taylor Wimpey even though the developer has yet to provide redress to thousands of leaseholders hit by their 2017 doubling ground rent scandal. We ask the council to safeguard future residents by getting assurances from Taylor Wimpey that • buyers are free to use […]
Roger Southam quits!
Roger Southam, head of the Lease Advisory Service has resigned. This is long overdue given the conflicts of interest. His company Chainbow provided management companies for Taylor Wimpey developments, and in 2016 he was the director of no fewer than 9 management companies! What’s more when the leasehold scandal broke, he told a radio presenter […]
NLC calls for an Inquiry into leasehold scandal
The National Leasehold Campaign is calling for a Select Committee Inquiry into the leasehold scandal. In the north east and Ellesmere Port area, developers like Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon sold houses as leasehold and over two years later the buyers are still in legal disputes, fighting arbitrary charges, or unable to sell. Housing Minister Sajid […]
Javid to regulate the leasehold sector
Announced quietly over the Easter break, on April’s Fool day to be exact, were Saijd Javid’s plans to crack down on leasehold abuse. He intends to appoint a new regulator for managing agents, with powers to prosecute – putting them on notice that the current system of self-regulation has completely failed. Even though the details […]
Making managing agents accountable
If you’ve been overcharged for a loft conversion or service charges, tell Sajid Javid! The Minister for Housing is keen on consultations. Last year he held one on leasehold and the Law Commission is tasked with coming up with reforms by summer. Now he’s launched one on the problems residents and tenants have in getting […]