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flag Welsh lawmakers push for estate management reforms after debate on unchecked fees, rejecting council retroactive takeovers.

flag Welsh lawmakers are demanding urgent reform of estate management practices after a Senedd debate highlighted widespread concerns over excessive, unregulated maintenance fees. flag Triggered by a petition and honoring late politician Hefin David, members described the sector as a “wild west” with little oversight, citing cases like The Mill in Cardiff and Cae Ffwrnais in Ebbw Vale where residents face high, often unchallengeable charges due to restrictive contracts. flag While Housing Secretary Jayne Bryant accepted four committee recommendations, she rejected calls for financial support to enable councils to take over privately managed estates retroactively. flag Lawmakers from both parties urged stronger regulations and accountability to protect homeowners from unfair costs and ensure transparency in estate management.

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