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
Continue ReadingNEW LEASEHOLD DOCUMENTARY RELEASED TODAY BY MP BARRY GARDINER
LEASEHOLDERS STORIES – TRAPPED & EXPLOITED MP Barry Gardiner has today released an excellent new 42-minute documentary which tells the story of the millions of leaseholders who are trapped in their own homes, unable to sell The documentary examines the need for better rules to govern apartment management and construction. Barry highlights the imbalance of power that keeps leaseholders as prisoner in their own homes. “The need to end leasehold has never been clearer and with your help we can make sure that this injustice is no longer ignored” Barry Gardiner MP PLEASE SHARE THIS DOCUMENTARY FAR AND WIDE IN GROUP CHATS, ON FACEBOOK, X AND ACROSS ALL SOCIAL MEDIA.… Read More
Continue ReadingTODAY IS THE DAY – GROUND RENT CONSULTATION ENDS – ACT NOW
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
Continue ReadingHAVE YOU SEEN THE NLC LONDON BUS?
NLC launches ‘Leasehold is NOT Home Ownership‘ London Bus Campaign. We have commissioned 40 London buses around Westminster to spread our message and raise awareness. The initiative will be seen on the back of London buses circulating the capital for the next month. Katie Kendrick, founder of the NLC states “Following the King’s Speech, which announced the up and coming Leasehold and Freehold Bill, we really are at a crucial time in the campaign. This is no time for consultation fatigue, we urge all leaseholders to complete the governments new consultation on restricting ground rent for existing leases. The NLC is urging all existing ground rents are set at a… Read More
Continue Reading‘FLEECEHOLD THE PLAY’ – ON STAGE THIS JULY & AUGUST – BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW
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
Continue ReadingEven Priti Patel’s parents tried to fleece more money out of leaseholders…… 600% more !
Their response when approached by the journalist for a comment was …. “GET LOST !” The full article published in the Mirror can be found below https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/priti-patels-landlord-parents-overpriced-26959507 Katie Kendrick, founder of the National Leasehold Campaign, told the Mirror: “In this situation the leaseholder was left with no other option and was forced to a tribunal to challenge the premium.The process of challenging at tribunal is daunting, stressful and costly for leaseholders as their legal fees mount up.” The full FTT ruling can be found here And it would appear the Patels are not the only ones taking advantage of the feudal archaic leasehold system for their own financial gain.
Continue ReadingWE NEED YOU IN LONDON ON 20TH APRIL 1PM – OUR VOICES WILL BE HEARD !
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
Continue ReadingNLC 4TH ANNIVERSARY
The National Leasehold Campaign were honoured to receive recognition from the chairs of the APPG on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Sir Peter Bottomley, Justin Madders and Sir Edward Davey.
Continue ReadingTHE FORCE BEHIND THE NATIONAL LEASEHOLD CAMPAIGN
The best-known, and biggest, group of leasehold campaigners congregate together under the banner of the National Leasehold Campaign (NLC), which was formed four years ago to this day and has 20,000 members.
Continue ReadingLEASEHOLD REVOLUTION – A step closer to Abolishing Leasehold.
Government have announced the biggest reform to English property law in 40 yrs but the devil will be in the detail ……..
Will this really end the Leasehold Scandal ?