Essential Residential Hub

We take a closer look at the guide launched by the Companies House highlighting key considerations for flat management company directors.

The Government has extended the ban on enforcement of possession orders, read what it means here.

Following the Government's press release today, read what it means for the residential sector here.

The stay on all forms of possession proceedings was lifted in September, but implications for landlords still remain.

SDTL relief will only apply where a partnership or LLP was the party acquiring the property in question.

Lauren Fraser and Laura Bushaway consider the ramifications of the Law Commission’s proposed reforms.

The Law Commission says that adopting its proposed changes will make commonhold not only a viable alternative, but a preferable one.

A landlord must now give 6 months’ notice to terminate an assured shorthold tenancy for any notices served on or after 29 August.

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards define the minimum level of energy efficiency for tenancies in the private rental sector.

Following the long awaited release of the Law Commission's reports last month, read our analysis on the enfranchisement reforms here.

Following release of the long awaited Law Commission's reports last month, read our analysis on the exercising The Right to Manage here.

Following release of the long awaited Law Commission's reports, read our analysis on the Proposals on Commonhold here.

The RoPA has produced a draft of the overarching code and the RICS and The Property Ombudsman are currently consulting on it.

Laura Sheftel and Rebecca Day discuss the Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday following the government announcement.

Has the time arrived for the biggest shake-up of home ownership?

We explore the new right to allow the upward extension of purpose-built blocks of flats in England.

The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations aim to ensure electrical safety standards.

The Court of Appeal’s decision in Trecarrell House Limited v Rouncefield (2020) EWCA Civ 760.

Reviewing the No.1 West India Quay Limited v. East Tower Apartments Limited case in respect of the recovery of service charges.

Providing useful information regarding application for the Building Safety Fund which will remain open until 31 July 2020.

As the Government announced that the stay on all new and existing possession proceedings will be extended, what does it mean for landlords?

The Tenant Fees Act now applies to all existing qualifying tenancies, see what the changes mean here.

Discussing the changing landscape in residential leasehold and the private rented sector.

Court of Appeal determines that the right to rent scheme is proportionate and justified.

Laura Bushaway and Miriam Seitler answer questions that are likely to arise regarding future collective enfranchisement claims.

Government's proposal for a reformed building safety regulatory system in its response to the Building a Safer Future consultation.

The Government had introduced the new Coronavirus Act 2020 which will affect the termination of residential tenancies.

Parliament presented the Fire Safety Bill on 25 March 2020, which will be of particular concern to multi-occupied residential premises.

The Supreme Court’s recent decision on how to apply Green Belt openness policy in recent case.

Summary of the third event in our Building Up series.

Regulations impose new duties on landlords in relation to electrical installations – with stringent penalties for non-compliance.

The Law Commission has published its report and its proposals regarding the premiums payable by leaseholders.

Practical implications of the grant of consent to a tenant to carry out works where a lease contains an absolute prohibition.

This article is about decision deals when landlords make on-account service charge demands but there is a third party making a contribution.

The Conservative Party Conference and Housing Secretary have announced the Government's "vision" for reforming the planning system.

In June 2019 the government issued its extensive consultation, Building a safer future to reform of the building safety regulatory system.

Case study on home construction projects for businesses.

A recent report could lead to fundamental changes in the standards required of both estate agents and property managing agents.

The Government has launched a consultation with a view to banning “no fault” notices.

Landlords in the UK are facing further changes in legislation.

Government published its response to the consultation on reforms to the residential leasehold system in England

Fundamental and extensive changes to the fees which landlords or letting agents can seek to recover.

£200m allocated by the Government to replace unsafe aluminium composite (ACM) cladding, from around 176 privately owned high-rise buildings.

With the form of tenure under attack from various quarters, can it survive?

If you are thinking of becoming a landlord, or already own residential property in the UK as an investment.

New consultation on proposals to end “no fault’ evictions under Section 21 of the 1988 Housing Act.

James Brokenshire MP announces that the Government intends to abolish the Section 21 ‘no fault’ eviction process

The ability to develop will depend on whether you can do so without infringing the rights of tenants and those living nearby.

A look at the government's consultation proposing a further increase on SDLT payable on UK residential property.

The Act will have a huge financial impact on landlords' right across the residential sector.

Louise Clark and David Peachey look at who should pay for fire-safe cladding and when a rolling contract becomes a QLTA.

Lauren Fraser and Edward Francis address the problem of short-term lets.

We provide an overview of the Deregulation Act 2015 in relation to residential properties in England.

The government is moving forward with its plans to tackle perceived injustices in the leasehold system.

New Regulations issued to make it easier for tenants’ associations of residential properties in England to become legally recognised.

The highly anticipated consultation into the leasehold enfranchisement of houses and flats is now open.

This article outlines some important aspects to consider in relation to the acquisition of a UK residential property.

Robert Highmore and Claire Thompson consider how to handle responses to buyers’ enquiries effectively.

The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) will apply to private rented commercial and domestic premises from 1 April 2018.

A look at the legal considerations when extending your home.

James Souter answers questions relating to service contract terms.

A look at management company restrictions, their use as a tool for developers, the Land Registry’s current stance and future consultation.

A look at the recent decision of the Court of Appeal in Grosvenor v Merix International.

It is 15 years since the current service charge consultation regime entered the statute book.

We look at what you need to know about the new Housing White Paper.