Leasehold reform
Leasehold reform: what is in force, and what is not yet
A single list to check, kept up to date.
Reviewed by Mark Cunningham AssocRICS MTPI MIFSM, Leasehold Director. Last reviewed 3 October 2026.
In force
- Right to Manage reforms (3 March 2025).
- No two-year wait before extending a lease or buying the freehold (31 January 2025).
- RICS Code 4th edition (7 April 2026).
Passed, awaiting regulations
- Standard service charge demands, annual reports and published administration charges; changes expected to reach leaseholders from 2027.
- Insurance commission reforms.
- Estate charge rights for freehold homeowners.
- 990-year lease extensions and removal of marriage value.
Proposed
- Higher Section 20 thresholds.
- Mandatory reserve funds.
- Mandatory qualifications for managing agents.
Sources
The Property Institute: update on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024MHCLG consultation: reforming the major works processMHCLG consultation: qualifications of managing agentsHow we can help
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