Reinvigorating Homeownership: The New Era of Commonhold in England and Wales
09/03/2025
Lee Reevell,
For decades, homeownership for flat owners in England and Wales has been predominantly defined by the leasehold system—a tenure often criticised for its complexity, escalating costs, and a sense of limited control among residents. The recent publication of the government's Commonhold White Paper signals a transformative shift, proposing substantial reforms to establish commonhold as the preferred model for flat ownership, empowering homeowners with greater democracy, flexibility, and control.
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