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Shelter Organises A Platform For MPs Demanding Mandatory Register of Airbnb

There has been an astronomic rise in the presence of Airbnb in the UK in recent years.Airbnb is a peer-to-peer platform connecting homeowners with space to spare to those who need space for the short term. They can let an extra room while still residing on the proper...

Read    23/01/2023

2023 changes to EPC regulations for commercial properties

As 2022 comes to a close, it has been an eventful year for the leasehold sector, with significant reforms reshaping the landscape. One of the most impactful changes was the abolishment of landlords' ground rents for new leases, creating a fairer system for commonhold...

Read    23/01/2023

Infrastructure Levy And Its Potential Impact On Development In The UK

The Boris Johnson government’s “levelling up” agenda aims to bridge the gap between rich and poor areas in the UK, fostering economic growth and creating opportunities. A key component of this plan is the Infrastructure Levy, designed to replace the Community Infrast...

Read    20/01/2023

John Christodoulou Loses A 1.6 Million Case Over Excessive Insurance Costs At Canary Riverside

John Christodoulou faces a significant legal loss, with a tribunal ruling against excessive insurance charges at the Canary Riverside Estate in London's Docklands.

Read    19/01/2023

Effects of PDR on The UK Housing Scenario

In an effort to boost housing supply, the UK government introduced Permitted Development Rights (PDR) in 2013, allowing office buildings to be converted into residential homes without full planning permission. Initially a temporary measure, it was made permanent in 2...

Read    13/01/2023

Exercising the Right to Manage is an Effective Option to Take Over Building Management

Leaseholders struggling with issues of poor block management can exercise the Right to Manage (RTM) and take over the charge of managing the building. The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 enables leaseholders to establish a Right to Manage company (RTM compan...

Read    10/01/2023

Student Accommodation & HMO Landlords to Use Solar PV to Reduce Carbon

Space optimization and energy sharing are legacy options to enhance the energy efficiency of purpose-built student accommodation 'PBSA" and HMO properties. Using prepaid meters is an effective strategy to make residents aware of their energy consumption levels, one h...

Read    10/01/2023

How to Mitigate Inheritance Tax Liability as a Landlord?

Death duties can cripple families, as Inheritance Tax can be thousands of pounds. It is clear from recent HMRC figures showing a whopping 4.1bn in IHT receipts for the April to October 2022 period. The figure implies that the government pocketed 500m more than the pr...

Read    10/01/2023

Leaseholders in Unsafe and Unsellable Homes to Benefit from Cladding Fixes Pilot Scheme

Several flats in the UK became unsafe or unsellable following the cladding scandal, causing the death of 72 people in the Grenfell House fire. The recent unveiling of a pilot scheme comes as a breather for many flat-owners struggling with cladding issues as their hom...

Read    10/01/2023

New Registration Obligations for Non-UK Entities with Interests in UK Properties

The deadline for foreign investors owning UK properties to register with Companies House is fast approaching. The Register of Overseas Entities, established under the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, requires all non-UK entities to declare bene...

Read    10/01/2023

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