Residential Property
Embedding Sustainable and Eco-friendly Design in Residential Property Development.
The push towards net zero carbon emissions and carbon neutral buildings is growing. Developers are focusing on constructing or retrofitting properties to…
Illegal cannabis farming by tenants – A growing problem for landlords
The illegal cultivation of cannabis in let properties is a growing problem which can result in legal and financial problems for a…
83 is the magic number
The extension of leases of residential flats is a complicated area of law. At the time of compiling this article (June 2023) it is…
Why do I need a solicitor to re-mortgage my home?
If you are planning to re-mortgage your home with a different lender, then you usually will need a solicitor or licensed conveyancer….
Lending against cladded buildings
With news that the six largest lenders in the country will be offering mortgages on medium and high rise buildings with identified…
Share of Freehold – How to give the taxman a windfall by doing nothing.
For the purpose of this article, let us assume Basil owns the freehold of a house called Fawlty Towers comprising 3 flats…
Welcome to the new world of (no) ground rent (sort of).
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022, which came into force on 30th June 2022, has the following practical effects for flat…
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 – What to expect
As part of its program of Law Reform, the government recently passed the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 which comes into…
“Share of Freehold”: not necessarily a sweet deal
Residential flats are often advertised for sale as “share of freehold”. This suggests that the flat buyer will acquire a share of…
Affordable Housing Shortage Proves Decisive in High Court Planning Case
The chronic shortage of affordable homes is a powerful driver in favour of permitting building projects that might otherwise be considered objectionable….