NLC launched a new leaflet to raise awarness. The support from around the England & Wales has been phenomenal. We have posted over 30k leaflets to campaigners who are eager and keen to mobilise and raise awareness. Leaflets have been spotted all around the UK. If you have spotted any leaflets or would like us to send you some leaflets please email : nationalleaseholdcampaign@gmail.com Please let us know if you can help. #PEOPLEPOWER
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Abolish Leasehold Petition has smashed through 20k today. Katie Kendrick, who created the National Leasehold Campaign launched this petition on 1st February 2019. Katie states “This petition is an excellent illustration of people uniting together to send one clear message. Leasehold has to go. Leasehold needs to be Abolished NOT polished. This week the Law Commissions Consultation on Commonhold Closed and I’m hoping the strong message to make Commonhold Mandatory was echoed within the submissions. We want to be able to own our homes. We understand that comes with responsibility too but it’s our responsibility to have in our own homes not a 3rd party investor” PLEASE SIGN PETITION HERE… Read More
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“Bolstered by calls for leasehold reform from the public and media, commonhold has been brought back on to the political agenda” PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THIS CONSULTATION. COMMONHOLD PROJECT CLICK HERE IS THIS FOR FLATS OR HOUSES? The success of the National Leasehold Campaign is PEOPLE POWER & SOLIDARITY. Leaseholders have been abused and will continue to be abused unless ALL leaseholders unite together to have their voices heard. The message we want to get across is irrespective of if you are a leaseholder of a flat or a house we are all victims of this horrific feudal outdated & abusive system. Commonhold is a… Read More
Continue ReadingLAW COMMISSIONS ENFRANCHISMENT CONSULTATION CLOSES ON 7TH JANUARY We hope you are all having a lovely Christmas with family and friends. The deadline for the Law Commissions Consultation on Enfranchisement is creeping up on us (7th Jan 19) and it’s paramount ALL Leaseholder’s complete it. CLICK HERE The Law Commission have launched a Consultation Paper on leasehold enfranchisement reform: “Leasehold home ownership: buying your freehold or extending your lease”. The provisional proposals would: Provide a better deal for leaseholders by making enfranchisement easier, quicker and more cost effective; Reform the existing rights of leaseholders, including removing the separate rules for houses and for flats; and Simplify, and reduce the legal… Read More
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NLC RESPONSE TO GOVERNMENT’S LEASEHOLD REFORM CONSULTATION 26/11/2018 Implementing the ban on the unjustified use of leasehold in new build houses Q1: Do you have views on any further means to implement the ban on unjustified new residential long leases being granted on non-exempt houses? A1: Yes If you do, please explain: The NLC supports the ban on new leasehold houses but is concerned by the softening of language, introduction of proposed exemptions and the proposed cap on ground rents of £10. The previous Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Sajid Javid, was unequivocal in his desire to ban leasehold houses and reduce ground rents to zero.… Read More
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Everyone had the opportunity to submit their evidence to the Select Committee. Clive Betts states “we had so much evidence, more than any other inquiry we have EVER done” Session 1 – 5th November 2018 Evidence given by Sir Peter Bottomley MP, All-Party Parliamentary Group on Leasehold Reform, Jim Fitzpatrick MP, All-Party Parliamentary Group on Leasehold Reform, Martin Boyd, Chair of Trustees, Leasehold Knowledge Partnership Jo Darbyshire, National Leasehold Campaign, Katie Kendrick, National Leasehold Campaign, Shula Rich, Director, Federation of Private Residents’ Associations Watch Here Transcript of Session 1 Session 2 – 19th November 2018 Evidence given by Jason Honeyman, Chief Executive, Bellway, David Jenkinson, Group Managing Director and Main… Read More
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The first Leaseholders Conference held today in Manchester was a sell out and a massive success. The law commission speakers were welcomed by leaseholders and professor Nick Hopkins explained the complicated task they have been given. Emotions were high as leaseholders feel very passionate about the position that has been forced upon them due to systematic failures of the system. Justin Madders MP speech was incredible as always. The room came alight when he spoke and cheers of support echoed the packed room. Great advice was given by Simpson Millar regarding professional negligence. The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government spoke about the banning of leasehold houses and also… Read More
Continue ReadingMore & more leaseholders are becoming aware they are caught in this feudal outdated abusive system. We will continue to unite together. We will continue to speak up. We will continue to have our voices heard.
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