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What is happening to Ground Rents?

On 9th November 2023, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) initiated a consultation process aimed at capping ground rent for leaseholders in England and Wales. This initiative forms part of the government's broader strategy to professionalise the property sector, with a focus on residential landlords and the private rented sector.

If you want to find out:

  • What is happening?
  • How did we get to this point
  • What did the consultation propose?
  • Allsop's view?

Seb Verity

Head of Research Residential Valuation Research

Emily Norman

Senior Associate Residential Valuation

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