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How to Verify Your Identity for Companies House: A Complete Guide for UK Businesses

In the digital age, establishing trust and compliance is more important than ever for businesses. Digital government has now hit Companies House who now require Directors to verify their identity with Companies House, the official register of companies in the United ...

Read    10/11/2025

The Essential Guide to Landlord Legislation in the UK: What Every Landlord Needs to Know

Owning rental property can be a lucrative investment, but it comes with a range of legal responsibilities that landlords must adhere to. Navigating the complex landscape of landlord legislation is crucial to ensure compliance, avoid costly penalties, and provide a sa...

Read    10/11/2025

Renters' Rights Bill: Why New Eviction Rules Raise Concerns for Landlords and Why Landlords Must Be Prepared

The Renters’ Rights Bill is moving closer to becoming law, introducing significant changes to eviction rules, particularly for cases involving rent arrears. The proposed increase in the eviction threshold from two months to three, along with a mandatory four-week not...

Read    03/11/2025

Leasehold Reforms Face Legal Test as Freeholders Push Back

A group of major freeholders, including two large charities and several wealthy landowning estates, has launched a judicial review at the High Court. They are challenging parts of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, arguing that the new law infringes on their...

Read    03/11/2025

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act Could Raise Costs for Many Leaseholders, Especially Those With 80-150 Year Leases

The Leasehold Knowledge Partnership failed to intervene in support of the government in a judicial review brought by freeholders. The case challenges key elements of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act), particularly the remo...

Read    31/10/2025

Legal Reform Raises Concerns Over Flat Values and Ownership Cost

The government’s proposed leasehold reforms, aimed at making ownership easier and cheaper, are raising new questions about their long-term impact on property values, particularly for flat owners.While the rhetoric around these changes has focused heavily on protectin...

Read    30/10/2025

Preserving Flexibility: Why Freeholders’ Development Rights Remain a Barrier to Leasehold Reform

The introduction of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 was intended to facilitate major changes in property ownership. However, a crucial legal clash is now holding back parts of the legislation.At the centre of this challenge is the issue of development righ...

Read    30/10/2025

Service Charge Disputes: What Can Be Disputed, How, and the Role of the First-Tier Tribunal

Service charges are often the single biggest source of tension between leaseholders and those who manage their building. For leaseholders, it can feel like they’re paying too much for too little. For directors or managing agents, it’s about keeping the block running ...

Read    24/09/2025

Service Charges in New Build Flats vs Older Converted Properties: What Are the Differences?

If you’ve ever compared service charges between different types of flats, you might have noticed something: new build developments usually cost more to run than older converted properties. At first glance, that can feel surprising. You might think: ‘Surely a shiny ne...

Read    24/09/2025

Buying a Flat? How to Understand the Service Charge Accounts and Spot Hidden RIsks

Buying a flat is exciting – but it also means buying into a share of the costs of running the building. That’s where the service charge accounts come in. They tell you whether the block is financially healthy or whether you might face nasty surprises. At first glance...

Read    24/09/2025

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