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Revisiting and prioritising supply-side policies is the key to resolving the UK housing crisis

The housing crisis in Britain, particularly in the better-off areas of Greater London and the South East, is extremely severe. Throughout England, the average house price exceeds ten times the average salary, vacancy rates are less than one percent, and the living sp...

Read    30/08/2023

UKs 200,000 plus shared ownership leaseholders win the support of the Court of Appeal in the right to manage duel with Israel Moskovitz

The 200,000-plus shared ownership leaseholders in the UK breathed a sigh of relief when the Court of Appeal granted them the same legal rights as other private sector leaseholders. This landmark ruling was a long-awaited victory.In the case of Avon Ground Rents v Can...

Read    29/08/2023

UK Government News: Labour Party Promises To Abolish Leasehold

Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, recently announced a significant policy shift aimed at addressing housing issues in the UK. During a speech at the British Chamber of Commerce, Starmer promised to tackle the unfair leasehold system and increase housing availabi...

Read    29/08/2023

Construction materials - Post-Grenfell are they now safe? A call for transparency and accountability

In the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, concerns over misleading marketing and inadequate product information in the construction industry have come to the forefront.The "Testing for a Safer Future," review: which was commissioned by the government and conduc...

Read    21/08/2023

FCA slammed for lack of action in addressing irregularities in leasehold insurance

In a scathing criticism of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Insurance Business magazine has strongly condemned the regulatory body for its lack of action in addressing leasehold insurance irregularities. The magazine highlighted a recent instance where FCA offi...

Read    21/08/2023

Free legal aid for tenants may adversely impact the cost of evictions

A newly established government initiative will provide free legal assistance to over 38,000 people in England and Wales who are at risk of losing their homes. The Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service, which launched on August 1, aims to resolve issues swiftly, help...

Read    16/08/2023

Why is Land Value Capture in the UK news again?

Land value capture is the practice of capturing a part of the increase in land value stemming from public investments or changes in land use regulations and using the new value to finance public infrastructure and services. In the UK, land value capture has been prop...

Read    16/08/2023

Ringley Group Hits GOLD with Investors For People

Gold Investors in People are delighted to award real estate asset management and operational partner Ringley Group with We Invest in People, gold accreditation. Gold accreditation means that we have got the policies in place but, more than that, it means everyone fro...

Read    11/08/2023

Industry Updates: Decision Affecting Leaseholders of Defective Buildings

The Building Safety Act 2022 is the most significant step by the UK government in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The enormous act comprises several sections and schedules detailing stringent rules that cover the planning, occupation, and construction of spec...

Read    08/08/2023

Building Safety Act: A detailed analysis of Building Safety Act 2022

The Building Safety Act 2022 has been implemented to reform building safety laws, whilst necessary even before the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, certainly accelerated since. Dame Judith Hackitt recommended key reforms in her 2018 review of fire safety and building ...

Read    03/08/2023

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