The Church of England has been met with criticism for their extensive freehold property portfolio, which has been branded a “feudal property empire” by Lord Truscott. This comes as peers debate the Leasehold and Reform Bill, which seeks to lower expenses for leaseholders by eliminating marriage value. Critics argue that this move will harm freeholders like the Church, while proponents emphasize the injustice of the current system. Amidst the discussion, Baroness Fox denounced the notion of feudal property rights, while Housing Minister Baroness Scott defended the government’s stance on abolishing marriage value.