The UK government has announced plans to reform the leasehold system, aiming to provide leaseholders with stronger rights and protections to more easily challenge extortionate and unfair service charges. These reforms follow a government consultation and are intended to offer immediate relief to existing leaseholders by increasing their powers to hold landlords and managing agents accountable. The proposed changes address widespread concerns over opaque and unaffordable service fees that have affected millions of households across the country. Labour has also expressed support for these measures, emphasizing the need to end what it describes as a feudal leasehold system. Members of Parliament from affected areas, such as Newcastle North, have welcomed the government's action and are engaging with residents on the issue.