How do ground rent reforms affect older leases compared with newer ones?
Peppercorn norms for new leases and what older ground rents mean for sellers answering TA7 in England and Wales.
Published: 18 Apr 2026 · Updated: 18 Apr 2026 · 10 min read
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A split landscape
Reforms changed expectations for new leases more clearly than for historical schedules still winding through conveyancing.
Seller discipline
Declare ground rent amounts and review dates candidly.
Note escalation clauses where they exist.
Provide service charge separation from rent.
Uploading coherent lease extracts in your Property Passport shortens buyer due diligence.
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