Flat owners to gain new rights to request faster broadband in leasehold overhaul

"Flat owners are set to gain new rights to request faster broadband as part of reforms to overhaul the leasehold system. With the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill confirmed in the King's Speech, the Government plans to introduce a new right to request a faster broadband connection, further strengthening protections for leaseholders. The new right is intended to be in the Bill as it enters Parliament, to tackle a common frustration for people who own flats across England and Wales."

"Under the plans, leaseholders will gain a legal right to request fast, reliable broadband connections a request that cannot be unreasonably refused the Government said. Many are currently blocked from getting gigabit-capable internet because permission is refused or delayed by the freeholder who owns the building, the Government said. That can leave households stuck with slow connections, even when broadband firms are ready to install upgrades."

"Ministers argue the new law will give flat owners more power over essentials such as the internet, helping flat owners in the more than half a million flats without gi"

The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill confirmed in the King’s Speech will introduce a new right for leaseholders to request faster broadband connections. The request is intended to be included as the Bill enters Parliament. Leaseholders will be able to seek fast, reliable internet, and the request cannot be unreasonably refused. The change targets a common problem where freeholders delay or deny permission for gigabit-capable upgrades. This can leave households with slow connections even when broadband providers are ready to install improvements. The reforms aim to strengthen protections and increase leaseholder power over essential services like broadband.

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