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Leasehold

Asked by Suella BravermanReform UKMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 4 November 2025UIN 85212

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department provides to (a) local authorities and (b) planning bodies on supporting leaseholders unable to sell homes due to unresolved disputes with freeholders

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

Leaseholders involved in disputes may contact the government-funded Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) which provides free initial legal advice and information on leasehold, building safety, commonhold and park home issues for consumers.

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