Commonhold and leasehold reform and the regulation of property managing agents

Debate chosen by backbench MPs

Two separate debates on backbench business. The first addresses commonhold and leasehold reform, including how property managing agents are regulated—issues affecting millions of leaseholders burdened by high ground rents, service charges, and poor agent conduct. The second turns to access to further education, exploring barriers to post-16 learning and training. Both tap into cost-of-living and opportunity concerns.

Leasehold reform affects homeowners across the country trapped in unfavourable contracts; poor regulation of managing agents leaves them vulnerable to exploitation. Further education access shapes employment prospects and social mobility for young people and adults retraining. These debates reflect backbench pressure on the Labour government to act on pledges made during the election.