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Open consultation · England and Wales
Leasehold valuation-rates consultation closes on 21 October
The government is seeking views on the capitalisation and deferment rates proposed for the new statutory valuation method for lease extensions and freehold purchases.
LEASE launches a combined lease-length and extension-cost tool
LEASE has launched a free online tool for leaseholders in England and Wales to check time remaining, estimate extension costs and understand possible next steps.
Official statistics put England's leasehold stock at an estimated 4.90 million dwellings
The 2024 to 2025 release estimates that leasehold dwellings represent 20% of England's housing stock and adds analysis of time remaining on registered leases.
Market evidence
Lease length
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentReviewed 9 October 2026Open the source ↗
Official guidance
Government publishes a leasehold toolkit for England
The toolkit summarises the leasehold landscape, changes already in effect and future reforms under the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 and draft reform proposals.
Leasehold reform
Current and future law
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentReviewed 9 October 2026Open the source ↗
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