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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell

Leasehold flats to be banned in overhaul of centuries-old system

The centuries-old leasehold system in England and Wales will be abolished before the next general election, the housing minister has promised.

The sale of new leasehold flats will be banned under government plans to make commonhold the default tenure, handing homeowners greater control over their properties.

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