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LHOLD

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LHOLD) introduces significant changes to leasehold property ownership in England and Wales, including reforms to ground rent, service charges, transparency requirements, and the process for leaseholders to extend their lease or purchase their freehold. The legislation is published on legislation.gov.uk, with guidance and updates issued by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and relevant provisions monitored by bodies including the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and industry organizations such as Propertymark. Watchdog HQ monitors changes to LHOLD weekly.

Latest week (24 May 2026): 1 item tracked across 1 source. The full detail is reserved for subscribers.

§ 01 · Sources Watchdog HQ tracks

Where the signal comes from.

HMRC — anti-money-laundering supervision of estate agency businesses
Information Commissioner's Office — UK GDPR enforcement and guidance
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government — incl. leasehold & commonhold reform
Competition and Markets Authority — consumer-protection in property sales
Planning Inspectorate, Building Safety Regulator, OFSI (financial sanctions), Home Office (Right to Rent), Companies House (ECCTA / ID verification), DESNZ (EPC / MEES)
legislation.gov.uk — primary and secondary legislation in force, incl. commencement orders
Regulatory pipeline: UK Parliament Bills (readings to Royal Assent), GOV.UK consultations (open/closed/outcome), the Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee — a change is tracked before it becomes law and carried forward as it progresses
Statutory redress & standards bodies: The Property Ombudsman, NTSELAT, RICS
Trade press & legal commentary: Propertymark, NRLA, the Negotiator, Estate Agent Today, Local Government Lawyer, and leading property-law firms

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