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NRLA leaders meet with PM's team to address Rental Reforms and challenges

The National Residential Landlords Association leaders had a meeting at Downing Street recently with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's team. Among various matters discussed, rental reforms were right on top of the issues placed before the PMs team by the National Resident...

Read    27/11/2023

The UK government is getting tougher on criminal HMO landlords

A new licensing scheme introduced by the Kensington and Chelsea Council in London has generated significant interest amongst UK landlords. Over 300 landlords have applied for this additional licensing scheme, launched on June 1 2023 by the Conservative-controlled cou...

Read    27/11/2023

CMA investigation into deposit alternatives gains industry support

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) decision to initiate an in-depth investigation into the controversial deposit alternative concept has been welcomed by the leading suppliers in the sector. The CMA recently announced its intention to provide updated guidanc...

Read    27/11/2023

Responsibilities of a Director of a Freehold Management Company: Lease and Landlord and Tenant Law vs. Company Law in the UK

When self-managing a block of flats and serving as a director of the freehold management company, residents Management Company, or right-to-manage company, it is essential to understand the legal responsibilities that come with the roles. Directors when acting as the...

Read    24/11/2023

Ensuring your home is fit to live in

In a recent High Court case, a tenant who had paid £34,000 for a two-year tenancy found part of the front garden wall collapsed, blocking a side passage and causing internal damage. The tenant then complained that the property was not habitable, and a structural engi...

Read    24/11/2023

Ensuring Clarity on Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Regulations

Leading personalities from the UK property industry have called for greater clarity regarding new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations. Industry experts believe the government must provide the property sector with clear guidance on how and when these chan...

Read    23/11/2023

Understanding reserve fund and service charges from the leaseholder's perspective

One of the basic conditions of a lease is the payment of a service charge. Members of the freehold business holding leases have shares that can be transferred to a new lessee upon the sale of the flat. They must handle two different legal connections. The first one i...

Read    23/11/2023

UK Housing Crises and Reform imperatives

The UK faces a severe housing dilemma, with a consistent shortfall in the number of homes being built to meet rising demand. Despite the government’s goal of constructing 300,000 homes per year, fewer than 250,000 homes were built in the past year, exacerbating the c...

Read    23/11/2023

Why Are Blocks Measured, and Why Are These Surveys Important

Measuring blocks is a crucial process conducted in the UK for accurately documenting buildings or sites through detailed drawings, including floor plans, elevations, and section drawings. An architect, designer, or a dedicated survey company, especially for complex p...

Read    23/11/2023

Penny Mordaunt Provides Progress Report About The Renters Reform Bill

Penny Mordaunt’s Progress Report on the Renters Reform Bill Penny Mordaunt, the Leader of the House of Commons, recently addressed concerns regarding the Renters Reform Bill. The update was given in response to Labour MP Andrew Western’s inquiry about the bill’s slow...

Read    23/11/2023

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