Leasehold ground rent — £250 cap calculator
Model whether the £250 ground rent cap proposed in the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill would affect your lease, today and at end-of-term.
Frequently asked questions
Is the £250 cap law yet?
No. It is a proposal in the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill. This tool models the impact if it were enacted in its current shape.
What is a peppercorn ground rent?
A nominal rent — typically £0 — used to satisfy the legal need for "consideration" without imposing a real charge. Existing peppercorn leases would not be affected by a cap.
What about the doubling-rent clauses?
Compound-doubling and high-RPI escalation clauses are the main reason for the proposed cap. The Bill targets exactly these onerous clauses by limiting the maximum payable.
Does this affect leasehold houses or just flats?
The proposals cover existing residential leases regardless of property type. Separate proposals also ban the sale of new leasehold flats in favour of commonhold.
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Sources & references
All thresholds, dates, and figures shown on this page come from the following authoritative sources.
- GOV.UK — Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill
- GOV.UK — Moving to commonhold: banning leasehold for new flats
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. For decisions affecting a specific tenancy, lease, or tax position, consult a qualified solicitor, accountant, or housing adviser.
See also: What's the difference between freehold and leasehold?