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Leasehold Reform Moves Forward with New Cross-Party Parliamentary Group

A newly restructured All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform is expected to drive key policy discussions throughout 2025. With four co-chairs drawn from across party lines and 83 members, the group’s mission is to reshape how leasehol...

Read    07/07/2025

Grenfell Tower Deconstruction to Begin Under £12.25m Government Contract

The UK government has confirmed that Deconstruct (UK) Limited will lead the sensitive dismantling of Grenfell Tower, following the award of a £12.25 million contract extension. The new scope of work, announced in April 2025, marks a pivotal step in the long-planned d...

Read    07/07/2025

Government Moves to Abolish Leasehold System and Establish Commonhold as Default

Oh No!! The UK government is still insisting on its plans to ban new leasehold flats and making commonhold the default tenure, marking a significant shift in property ownership. This change aims to give homeowners greater control over their properties and eliminate t...

Read    07/07/2025

Renters’ Rights Bill to Reform Evictions and Upfront Rent Costs

The upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill will introduce major changes to the private rental sector in the UK. The proposed reforms aim to improve tenant security while setting clear financial limits on upfront costs. Current rules allow landlords to demand large upfront ren...

Read    07/07/2025

Major Tax Change Ahead for Sole Traders and Landlords in the UK

A major change to the UK tax system will begin in April 2026. Sole traders and landlords with gross income over £50,000 must follow new rules under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. This change is part of the government’s plan to boost economic growth by modernising...

Read    07/07/2025

New Government Reforms Aim to Cut Red Tape and Revive the UK’s Nightlife and Hospitality Sector

The UK government has announced a new set of reforms to support pubs, clubs, restaurants, and the wider hospitality sector. These changes are part of the Plan for Change, which is designed to create favourable conditions for businesses and help the economy grow. Lice...

Read    10/06/2025

Will AI help improve the UK's flood resilience?

England has made a significant advancement in environmental data collection and planning with the release of a new map detailing non-woodland trees across the country. This development marks the first time that trees outside traditional forests and woodlands have bee...

Read    10/06/2025

The UK Government Takes Decisive Steps to Meet Its Target of Delivering 1.5 Million Homes

The UK government has announced a £600 million investment to train up to 60,000 construction workers by 2029. This initiative aims to address the severe skills shortage in the sector and support the national goal of building 1.5 million homes by the end of the curren...

Read    04/06/2025

UK Leasehold Reform: Moving Towards Commonhold Ownership

he UK government has announced plans to end the leasehold system for new properties. This reform aims to make commonhold the standard form of property ownership for houses and flats. The change is expected to bring greater transparency and fairness to homeowners, who...

Read    17/04/2025

Government to Introduce Single Construction Regulator by 2028 in Response to Grenfell Inquiry

The UK government has announced plans to introduce a single regulator for the construction industry by 2028 as part of its response to the Grenfell Inquiry’s final report. The current regulatory framework will be consolidated into a single, strengthened body reportin...

Read    16/04/2025

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