A Sector in Transition - Angela Rayner announces Crackdown on 'Cowboy' Leasehold Property Agents

Ewan Somerville - Political reporter - BBC

Labour Party Conference - 29th September 2026

Leaseholders will be given extra protections from "cowboy" property agents and hidden fees, Angela Rayner has announced.

The housing secretary told Labour's annual conference the government would legislate for a new independent regulator and launch a consultation to cap "rip off" administrative fees.