Victory for cladding victims as Lords vote to protect leaseholders from crippling safety costs 

Victory for cladding victims as Lords vote to protect leaseholders from crippling safety costs It means Boris Johnson faces a fresh rebellion against his plans to resolve crisis  More than 30 Tory MPs are threatening to rebel over a ‘betrayal’ of leaseholders Tory MP Stephen McPartland, a vocal critic, said Lords’ vote was ‘brilliant news’  … Read more

Finance industry could see widespread mortgage defaults if leaseholders forced to pay for repairs

Could cladding scandal trigger new bank crisis? Finance industry could see widespread mortgage defaults if leaseholders are forced to pay for safety repairs, MPs are warned Widespread mortgage defaults could spark a economic meltdown, expert warns It is due to cladding on buildings which could cost thousands to homeowners Expert says unaffordable bills would cause … Read more

Boris Johnson pledges to help victims of cladding scandal and says leaseholders shouldn’t foot bill

Boris Johnson pledges to help victims of the cladding scandal and says leaseholders shouldn’t foot the bill for defects PM said Government ‘determined’ home owners would not have to pay the bills   Campaigners said ministers yet to follow up on commitments made in the past Over a million homeowners have been left unable to sell or … Read more