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Remediation Costs: What Leaseholders Need to Know

Leaseholders in England are often concerned about the financial implications of remediating building safety defects. Understanding the costs involved and the protections available is crucial for leaseholders. This guide explains what leaseholders need to know regardi...

Read    19/02/2025

UK Government to Implement Major Leasehold and Freehold Reforms in 2025

The UK government is set to introduce significant reforms to leasehold and freehold laws, aiming to enhance property owners' rights and modernise outdated systems. These changes, outlined in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LFRA 2024) and the forthcoming L...

Read    19/02/2025

Leaseholders Win Right to Manage Chelsea Bridge Wharf in Landmark Decision

Chelsea Bridge Wharf’s leaseholders have made history by winning the Right to Manage (RTM) the £1 billion riverside complex, home to the Berkeley Group’s headquarters. This triumph shifts control from traditional freeholders to residents, aligning with ongoing UK lea...

Read    17/02/2025

Labour's Ambitious Plan to Build 1.5 Million Homes Faces Significant Challenges

The Labour government has pledged to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2029, requiring an unprecedented 300,000 homes annually—a level never achieved in modern UK history. With housing completions recently dropping to 221,500 in 2024 (a 7% decline), this target repres...

Read    17/02/2025

Labour Introduces Landmark Overhaul of National Planning Policy Framework to Meet Housing Goals

Labour has launched a sweeping revision of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), targeting the delivery of 1.5 million new homes in five years to tackle the UK’s housing shortage. The reforms reintroduce mandatory housing targets, prioritize brownfield and "...

Read    17/02/2025

Building Safety Reforms in the UK: Significant Changes Expected in 2025

Building safety continues to be a crucial focus for the UK construction sector. Significant changes are anticipated as the new safety regime for England and Wales becomes fully operational in 2025. This evolving framework follows the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) im...

Read    14/02/2025

Digital Solution, the answer, can improve the whole process by making it faster and more transparent.

Upon the online approval of your invoices, you will be given the opportunity to know the details and verify the services provided as well as the amounts stated to be matched with the agreements. This means no more files to rummage through looking for a paper or waiti...

Read    03/02/2025

Why It's Good to Self-Manage a Block of Flats and Take Control of Service Charge Budgeting with Service Charge Sorted

The part of owning and managing a block of flats allows you to monitor the block finances and check the bank balances and arrears of the owners. So, you can easily figure out the areas where money is spent; besides, you can also spot the places where costs shall be d...

Read    03/02/2025

Effective Property Management for London's Blocks of Flats

London's property landscape is characterized by the blocks of flats it contains, and that varies from the grand Victorian conversions to the contemporary apartment complexes. These buildings are not only places of living but also investments, which demand meticulous ...

Read    31/01/2025

Can a Tribunal Legally Handle a Dispute Over Service Charges for Houses?

During times of heated arguments about service charges, it is usually tenants, leaseholders, and homeowners who are left wondering where they can find help. The First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) in the UK is responsible for disputes that can lead to service char...

Read    30/01/2025

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