Billionaire Guy Hands' property firm takes housing reforms to European court
Briefly

Annington Property’s legal battle against the UK government aims to clarify the implications of the reforms on their significant military housing investments, potentially impacting other similar companies.
The concern is that the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act could impact Annington’s ability to retain property value, forcing a sale below market rates, which they claim poses a significant financial risk.
With the Ministry of Defence seeking to regain ownership of about 38,000 military homes through enfranchisement, Annington's case raises questions about the nature of privatization and property rights.
The company's ongoing legal challenges aim to establish a precedent on how the government’s reform could affect freeholders, hinting at broader implications for property law in the UK.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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