Ending marriage value would benefit short-lease owners. But leaseholders with 80-150 years left could face a considerable hike in extension costs over the current unreformed regime

Today (24 May 2025) the Leasehold Knowledge Partnership failed in its application to intervene on the side of the government against freehold owing group’s judicial review against aspects of the 2024 Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (LAFRA), writes Sebastian O’Kelly. Specifically, the freeholders claim the loss of marriage value – half the notional uplift in … Continue reading Ending marriage value would benefit short-lease owners. But leaseholders with 80-150 years left could face a considerable hike in extension costs over the current unreformed regime