Ground rents for leaseholders to be capped at £250 a year in Starmer bid to placate Labour MPs – despite Treasury alarm over hit to business

The government insisted the change will save many people £4,000 over the course of their lease, and free up householders

Ground rents to be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders

The government insisted the change will save many people £4,000 over the course of their lease, and free up householders who have struggled to sell because of charges.