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The End of Leasehold Flats? A Breakdown of the Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Bill
Úna Campbell
27 April 2020
Buying a house: the pitfalls for unmarried same-sex couples
The current government lockdown is making everyone aware of their living arrangements. Relationships are being put under new pressures and the current emotional and financial impact of the virus may be causing additional stresses in a relationship. It is a sensible time to make sure you understand how you own your property and the implications of such ownership.
21 April 2020
Conveyancing in a time of COVID-19: Can I still exchange contracts on my property?
In light of the restrictions on movement imposed by the Government to combat COVID-19, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has issued “Government advice on home moving during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak”. This has led to concerns that the UK housing market has been put on hold.
28 January 2020
The end of nil-valuations for high-rises?
Last month, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), The Building Societies Association (BSA) and UK Finance agreed a new industry-wide valuation process for buildings more than six storeys high.
29 November 2019
Minimum energy efficiency standards – B (or C) prepared
That is because following its recent consultation, the government has announced that it will soon become unlawful to continue to let a non-domestic property with an EPC rating below B, a move that the government estimates could cost approximately £5bn between now and 2030.
2 October 2019
Property development given the 'green' light
With climate change very much in the public eye, and the steady rise of electric car usage, the Government are considering the wider impact on infrastructure and property development. It has recently launched two public consultations.