Leasehold: still a life sentence? is the third report in our ongoing examination of the leasehold sector. Leasehold: A life sentence? published in 2018, highlighted widespread problems affecting leaseholders and helped shape the reform debate. Our first follow-up, Leasehold 2023: Has Anything Changed?, showed that many concerns persisted. This report explores the progress made since then and the challenges that remain.
This latest report draws on evidence from more than 200 Propertymark members and 1,200 leaseholders, examining the current state of the leasehold market and explores why many consumers still feel trapped by a system that is widely recognised as being in need of reform.
Key findings
In this report
Readers will find:
- Analysis of progress made since the original 2018 report.
- Evidence from leaseholders and property professionals.
- The impact of service charges, ground rents and building safety costs.
- Real-life case studies demonstrating the challenges many leaseholders continue to face.
- Propertymark’s recommendations for further reform.