Watch Tuesday's ITV Lunchtime News as the government announces big changes to the leasehold system

Описание: The government has announced big changes to the leasehold system, including a £250-a-year cap on ground rents in England and Wales.

New leasehold flats will also be banned, while existing leaseholders will be given the right to switch to commonhold in a bid to give homeowners greater control over their properties.

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