Residential Property
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….
The Legal Status of Property Guardians – Court of Appeal Clarifies the Law
The practice of permitting so-called property guardians to occupy premises in order to protect them against trespassers and vandals is now widespread…
Do You Object to a Neighbour’s Development Plans? Consult a Solicitor
If a neighbour has been granted planning permission for a development to which you object, you would be forgiven for thinking that…
Housing Project Survives Historic Airfield Owner’s High Court Challenge
Operators of noise-generating businesses sometimes have good reason to fear the consequences of residential development nearby. In one case, however, planning permission…