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MORTGAGE SURVEY – NLC WANT TO HEAR YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH LENDERS

Katie Kendrick

NLC Mortgage Lenders Survey We have noticed an increase in the number of NLC members and their families reporting property sales are falling through due to issues with their leases. Also being refused new mortgages or remortgages on more favourable terms. In most cases it is reported that lenders are highlighting onerous leases or TP1 terms as the reason for the refusal. We would like to understand what the core issues are and what lenders are more problematic than others as there appears to be inconsistencies. The following short survey will give us more detailed information re ground rents and service charges which seem to be the most common reasons… Read More

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UP-AND-COMING LEASEHOLD DEBATE THIS WEEK- ASK YOUR MP TO ATTEND NOW

Katie Kendrick

***THIS DEBATE HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED **** We will let you know when the debate has been rescheduled for We must ALL continue to ensure Leasehold is at the top of the political agenda in parliament. Only because the Leasehold and Freehold Act (LFRA) was passed doesn’t mean we sit back patiently and wait for the secondary legislation to be enacted – FAR FROM IT. Currently NOTHING has changed for existing Leaseholders and this MUST CHANGE ! The NLC continues to work tirelessly to help ensure the desperately needed reforms are delivered and the LFRA is ‘Switched on’. The narrative that “It’s all so complicated” and “will take time” is… Read More

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CALL TO ACTION – JOIN THE NLC MASS EMAIL EVENT

Katie Kendrick

THE NATIONAL LEASEHOLD CAMPAIGN (NLC) IS ORGANISING A MORNING OF ACTION NEXT MONDAY – 7TH OCTOBER AT 9AM. We are calling for all leaseholders to email their MP’s at 9am. We want to ensure that the Leasehold Scandal is at the top of the political agenda when they resume from their party conferences on Monday. Our email action is calling for MP’s to : We have tried to make it as easy as possible to join in with this event. We have drafted a template email which you can copy and paste. Please personalise this email to reflect your own personal situation. We advise you draft your email over the… Read More

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NLC DELIVERED CLEAR MESSAGES AT THE LABOUR CONFERENCE

Katie Kendrick

LEASEHOLDERS ARE NOT GOING AWAY – THIS GOVERNMENT MUST TAKE ACTION ! This year the National Leasehold Campaign (NLC) commissioned Ad Bikes to deliver our message to the new Government. It was important we let this new government know that NOTHING has changed yet and we remain TRAPPED. Labour, when in opposition was always vocal on how inactive the previous government had been regarding tackling the Leasehold Scandal. Now they are in power, now they have a chance to change it. Leaseholders will be holding this Government to account. The Ad Bikes certainly made an impact and was seen by thousands of delegates who attended. The first Morning the Ad… Read More

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WE NEED YOUR URGENT HELP TODAY ! – The government appear to be on the verge of betraying leaseholders.

Katie Kendrick

We may not have paid lobbyists to mislead and influence Number 10 but we do have People Power on our side. ACT NOW !!

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TODAY IS THE DAY – GROUND RENT CONSULTATION ENDS – ACT NOW

Katie Kendrick

The Governments Ground Rent Consultation closes TODAY. This is your FINAL reminder to complete the Ground Rent Consultation. This is the best opportunity we have had to make a HUGE change to the system that is rotten to the core. Some Leaseholders may feel their Ground Rent is the least of their problems when they face thousands of pounds unfair Service Charges BUT our campaigns aim to ABOLISH LEASEHOLD has never changed. Killing ground rents for EXISTING leaseholders would go a VERY LONG WAY to getting to our final destination. We have provided guidance below on how to do this. PEPPERCORN IS THE ONLY WAY AHEAD !! Don’t leave it… Read More

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NLC MESSAGES DELIVERED LOUD & CLEAR AT ALL PARTY CONFERENCES

Katie Kendrick

The NLC commissioned a digital advertising van to bring the voices of leaseholders to the three main party conferences.  Raising awareness of many leasehold issues including the building safety crisis, the van toured the areas close to the conference venues with a series of stunning visuals to highlight the plight of the millions of leaseholders across England and Wales. NLC founder and spokeswoman Katie Kendrick, a children’s nurse from Ellesmere Port said: Leasehold reform is a cross-party issue and needs to be a priority for all political parties.  The Labour party clearly gets how many important votes are up for grabs on this issue, with Angela Rayner including it in… Read More

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‘FLEECEHOLD THE PLAY’ – ON STAGE THIS JULY & AUGUST – BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW

Katie Kendrick

Katie, Jo & Cath would love to invite you to watch ‘Fleecehold’ The Play. A dark political comedy based on the true story of three working mums from the North-West of England who took on the Government, powerful developers, and freeholders to bring about leasehold reform. There is nothing funny about being trapped in a leasehold property, but the feudal system is so ridiculous, you won’t believe what managing agents, freeholders and investment companies get away with when looking for more and more income streams. Welcome to Fleecehold, the ever-greedy monster of extreme capitalism, who brings financial and mental health misery to millions of leaseholders in England and Wales under… Read More

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KEEP LEASEHOLD A TOP PRIORITY – WRITE TO YOUR MP NOW !!!

Katie Kendrick

We are at a CRITICAL point in our campaign. Some people may think the Leasehold Scandal is over but we know different, but does your MP? We NEED as many leaseholders as possible to write to their MP’s to keep Leasehold at the top of the political agenda. It is an outstanding matter for ALL MP’s that they have to sort. The Kings Speech provides government with an opportunity to highlight its priorities for the months ahead. WE HAVE TO MAKE SURE LEASEHOLD REFORM IS IN THAT SPEECH ! Writing to your MP can be a great way for them to hear about your Leasehold concerns and take steps to… Read More

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WE NEED YOU IN LONDON ON 20TH APRIL 1PM – OUR VOICES WILL BE HEARD !

Katie Kendrick

Leaseholders biggest strength is each other, which is why it’s important we ALL STICK TOGETHER Urgent Call to Action! The National Leasehold Campaign supports ALL Leaseholders however they are trapped by this feudal leasehold system. THERE IS NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN SAFETY. The End Our Cladding Scandal Campaign Group and many others have been working relentlessly to get to this point. The Building Safety Bill returns to the House of Commons on Wednesday 20th April and is due to become law by the end of April. If you agree that innocent leaseholders should not have to pay to fix the wrongdoings of others, join us for this LAST CHANCE TO… Read More

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