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UK Government Pledges Swift Action to Strengthen Leaseholders' Rights in 2024 Reforms

The UK government has pledged immediate action to ensure better rights for leaseholders with new reforms for 2024. They intend to overhaul the leasehold system to grant homeowners more rights, powers, and protections. The government said swift action on implementing ...

Read    20/11/2024

Can You Manage the Service Charge Accounts for Your Block of Flats? Pros, Cons, and Common Pitfalls

When living in a block of flats, service charges are a fundamental part of maintaining communal areas, paying for repairs, and ensuring a comfortable living environment. These charges cover everything from cleaning and garden upkeep to larger repairs and even legal e...

Read    20/11/2024

Best Things to Do in Tooting

Tooting is in the heart of South London and one of the city's most vibrant areas. Packed with exciting sights and sounds, from hidden treasures of food stalls to an abundance of greenery. Everyone who explores the neighbourhood will discover that it's a captivating, ...

Read    04/11/2024

Labour's Legislative Drive Kicks Off for Housing Reform

Labour is getting ready to fundamentally transform housing law. Perhaps it didn't seem like much was happening over the summer for Angela Rayner, but her team and civil servants have indeed been working the backroom hard. The result will be wave upon wave of consulta...

Read    01/11/2024

Labour Government Confirms 2030 EPC C Target for Landlords

The Labour government confirmed that private landlords renting homes in England and Wales must ensure their property is at the band C level according to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating by 2030. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) h...

Read    01/11/2024

Labour' Governments Reversal on Property and Wealth Tax Pledges Amid CGT Concerns

Labour's leadership recently reversed its earlier property and wealth taxation promises. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has now confirmed that the Labour government will not introduce new taxes on buy-to-let investors or wealthy property owners, contrary to previous sugges...

Read    25/10/2024

Labour Proposes French-Style Eviction Hardship Tests in New Housing Reforms

Reports suggest that the newly elected Labour government plans to introduce 'hardship tests' to make it more difficult for landlords to evict tenants. This proposal is said to be inspired by a similar system in France, where such tests have been in place since 2008. ...

Read    25/10/2024

Discovering the Perfect Flats for Rent in Tooting, London

The multi-cultural and lively Tooting neighbourhood remained attractive for the residents of London thinking that because of the rent being so much cheaper, Tooting will stay this way. However, the area has embraced vibrant and active lifestyles, excellent transport ...

Read    30/09/2024

Understanding the Legal Responsibilities of a Property Management Company

Property management is one of the key courses where a person is more fundamentally concerned with the legal aspect of the matter and, therefore, company responsibilities or the managing agent are a very important issue. These obligations are the means by which proper...

Read    30/09/2024

Service charges set to increase as flat owners have to pay for fire door inspections

Recent updates to fire safety regulations, especially in the wake of parliamentary discussions on cladding remediation, have introduced new rules for flat front doors. This blog explores the impact of the Fire Safety Act and what it means for flat owners.

Read    25/09/2024

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