EXCLUSIVE from me @theipaper - Labour's leasehold reform could be watered down due to Treasury nervousness
So, why does it matter?
This is about whether or not to cap ground rents
It affects nearly 5 million leasehold homeowners
And the housing market in a BIG way
@puppyeh1@bowtiedstocks A shameless grab for headlines, declared right in the middle of a trading day for maximum press; a profound disrespect for the capital markets.
@fabreres@Comlbr24 They are waiting for Cosette to confirm they would shut the plant (which they will confirm). Then the scheme gets blocked and mayne have the options to sue Cosette for not pursuing best efforts to close.
@fabreres By waiting, FIRB is allowing the court to firmly cement the buyer's obligation to acquire the company, making Cosette's subsequent rejection of "reasonable" conditions much harder to defend in any renewed litigation.