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Tax advisor challenges Firstport's insurance valuation

In a fresh legal battle that highlights the continuing disputes over insurance costs within the property management sector, a leading chartered tax advisor has initiated a tribunal challenge against FirstPort, acting on behalf of freeholder E&J Estates.The case a...

Read    21/11/2023

UK to build 100,000 homes now EU laws on pollution are scrapped

The UK government took a bold step to unblock defective EU laws up to 2030 to facilitate the construction of 100,000 new homes. The rules on nutrient neutrality restricted house-building activities, depriving local people of their rights to decide what and when to bu...

Read    21/11/2023

The RAAC schools crisis and the potential implications explored

Since the UK government ordered the immediate closure of over 100 school buildings just days before the start of the autumn term mounting pressure to identify all other buildings that may be affected has been rising. The reason for these closures is the presence of r...

Read    21/11/2023

Electric Bicycles Get Traction as Demand for Sustainable Transport Grows in the UK

Several factors are responsible for the growing popularity of bicycle share programs in the UK, including affordable transportation, health grounds, and sustainability. Perhaps the take-up has something to do with the pandemic, which required an effective alternative...

Read    21/11/2023

Landmark Supreme Court ruling reshapes UK property law: implications of Aviva investors v Williams Case

There have been significant changes in the UK property law after the recent Supreme Court decision in Aviva Investors Ground Rent GP Ltd and another v Williams and others of 2023. These changes apply to section 27A (6) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.The purpose ...

Read    21/11/2023

Trading Standards issues new guidance on listing properties to sell and let.

The National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team recently released updated guidance designed to enhance property-listing practices for agents, consumers, and relevant stakeholders. This guidance is specifically tailored to marketing residential propert...

Read    21/11/2023

Longer tenancies - what do you think?

Longer tenancies have gained attention recently, with some build-to-rent providers offering tenants the option of three-year contracts, as opposed to the usual six-month or one-year assured shorthold tenancies (AST). The government has also taken notice and consulted...

Read    20/11/2023

A Guide to Civil Procedure Rules for Litigating and Collecting Service Charge Debts in UK County Courts

In the UK, litigating and collecting service charge debts involves navigating specific civil procedure rules. Here we aim to provide a comprehensive guide to the procedures and regulations that must be followed when pursuing such cases in UK county courts. Understand...

Read    20/11/2023

Self-Managing Your Block of Flats vs. Appointing a Managing Agent: Exploring the Pros and Cons

When managing a block of flats, leasehold property owners have two primary options: self-management or appointing a managing agent. Each approach comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of self-managi...

Read    20/11/2023

Will your job be safe in an AI world?

There’s a lot of discussion around artificial intelligence (AI) and automation at the moment. We’re already seeing AI take over everyday tasks—self-checkouts in supermarkets are now commonplace, and driverless cars are set to revolutionize our streets in the near fut...

Read    20/11/2023

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