Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, if the Government will ensure that all newly built properties designated by local authorities as low-cost housing are sold on a freehold basis.

The Government’s consultation, 'Tackling unfair practices in the leasehold market', considered a number of issues within the leasehold sector including the sale of leasehold houses. The consultation closed on 19 September and Government will respond in due course.