Committee publication · Correspondence · 26 February 2026
Letter from Grosvenor Property to the Chair dated 25 February 2026 concerning providing oral evidence to the Committee
From: Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Inquiry: Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill
Summary
Grosvenor Property's CEO James Raynor declines to attend oral evidence on 3 March 2026 but offers alternative availability on 17 March. The company has submitted written evidence and emphasizes the measures affect only a small portion of its residential portfolio, preferring CEO-level engagement on the issues under committee consideration.
Key findings
- Grosvenor Property has submitted written evidence to the committee outlining its detailed position
- CEO James Raynor is unavailable for the scheduled 3 March hearing due to being out of the country
- The company proposes 17 March as an alternative date for oral evidence, potentially alongside the British Property Federation
- Grosvenor states the measures under consideration affect only a small proportion of its residential portfolio
Tone
ProceduralTopics
Key actors
Florence Eshalomi MP, James Raynor, Grosvenor Property, British Property Federation, Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Notable line
“I would be happy to engage with your committee in person, when I am back in the country.”
Key Quotes
“While the measures under consideration relate to only a very small proportion of our residential portfolio, we continue to believe that engagement on these issues is most appropriately undertaken at Chief Executive level.”
“Whilst I am unable to attend in person on Tuesday 3 March, I would be happy to engage with your committee in person, when I am back in the country.”
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