by Seb Wals | Jun 6, 2024 | Real Estate, Residential Property
The Government previously suggested that they were aiming to bring most reforms into effect in 2025-2026, but ultimately that will depend on the speed with which complex secondary legislation can be implemented. Also, it depends on the priority which the new...
by H4r0ld83nj4m1n@ | Sep 5, 2023 | Construction, Development and Planning, Residential Property
The push towards net zero carbon emissions and carbon neutral buildings is growing. Developers are focusing on constructing or retrofitting properties to achieve a net zero energy balance by integrating renewable energy sources, energy efficient technologies and...
by H4r0ld83nj4m1n@ | Jul 19, 2023 | Real Estate, Residential Property
The illegal cultivation of cannabis in let properties is a growing problem which can result in legal and financial problems for a landlord. This article considers the legal issues that arise, action that can be taken and ways in which landlords can reduce the risk of...
by Seb Wals | Jul 13, 2023 | Real Estate, Residential Property
The extension of leases of residential flats is a complicated area of law. At the time of compiling this article (June 2023) it is anticipated that in the forthcoming King’s Speech (not the movie!) in September 2023, the...
by H4r0ld83nj4m1n@ | Feb 28, 2023 | Real Estate, Residential Property
If you are planning to re-mortgage your home with a different lender, then you usually will need a solicitor or licensed conveyancer. Your lender will insist that you use a firm of solicitors that is on their approved list of panel solicitors. You will have the option...
by H4r0ld83nj4m1n@ | Feb 21, 2023 | Residential Property
With news that the six largest lenders in the country will be offering mortgages on medium and high rise buildings with identified unsafe cladding, it is perhaps easy to forget that the move is the latest in trying to resolve what appears to be one of the more...
