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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

How to Ensure Proper Service of Lease Demands and Notices

With the shift towards digital communication, most people now prefer email for sending and receiving correspondence. However, when it comes to serving legal demands and notices related to leases or property transfers, email may not always be a valid method of service...

Read    29/01/2025

UK Government Promises to Help Reduce Insurance Premiums on Hazardous Buildings for Leaseholders

Leaseholders in buildings with fire safety concerns are burdened with ever-higher insurance premiums, which have skyrocketed in recent years and are often added to their service charges.The UK government has collaborated with 14 major brokers to resolve this issue an...

Read    28/01/2025

UK Student Accommodation Crisis Intensifies Amid Rising Rents and Housing Shortages

There is now a crisis in UK student accommodation for many students, with the cost of living spiralling to unbearable heights and housing shortfalls worsening. This makes affordable accommodation a challenge. While finding acceptable housing for most students has bee...

Read    28/01/2025

Leaseholders Disappointed as Upper Tribunal Reverses Ruling on ‘Contracts for Eternity’

Leaseholders in London's Docklands, in St David's Square, have faced a setback in their long-running battle against service contracts that last for years, binding them into long-term, costly payment arrangements for communal heating and security systems.FTT’s Initial...

Read    28/01/2025

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