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The End of Leasehold Flats? A Breakdown of the Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Bill
Úna Campbell
13 January 2022
Cladding Crisis – finally, a workable solution or more empty promises?
The Housing Secretary has detailed the government’s plan to “reset” its approach to building safety in order to “protect leaseholders and make wealthy developers and companies pay to fix the cladding crisis”.
7 December 2021
Property Fraud – What to Look Out For
In an increasingly digital world, real estate transactions have become a major target for fraudsters in recent years, with figures showing that property fraud has cost the UK Land Registry more than £70 million over the past 14 years. In 2020 alone, the Land Registry paid out £3.5million in compensation for fraud related cases. Despite advances in security enhancements and rules and regulations, the real estate sector has seen some of the largest instances of fraud, more so than any other industry, and with criminals becoming ever more imaginative this shows no sign of changing.
25 November 2021
I’m buying a listed property - How do I check a recent kitchen extension was done with the right approvals?
If you’re looking to buy a house which is listed, it will no doubt be a unique and interesting property full of character. However, you are right to be aware that the fact it is listed means there are additional controls over any works to the property
27 October 2021
Save the Date - Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulation changes for commercial property on the horizon
As you’ll be aware from some of our previous articles, energy efficiency is a hot topic in the property world, and more changes are on their way regarding the minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for commercial properties in the UK.
31 August 2021
Green leases – a way for landlords and tenants to meet their environmental targets
With Extinction Rebellion taking to the streets this week for a city-wide protest, it would appear that beyond the pandemic, environment and sustainability will be the key issue that the UK is faced with. Within the rented housing market there are a number of ways in which landlords and tenants can create more environmentally friendly properties, including entering into a green lease.