I posted in Property but might be better placed here.
I've always avoided leasehold flats (at least those under 150 years) because the lower the lease, the more property depreciates over time. I might be living there for 40 or 50 years if I'm lucky too! And I have friends who've had nightmares extending leases.
With the new laws coming in place to give more protection to leaseholders is this less of a concern? Are the laws definitely all going ahead and should I reconsider leasehold properties now?