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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

Government Unwraps Strategic Plan for Tackling Housing Crisis

The Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities, and Local Government outlined a detailed plan to resolve the housing crisis in England. The government’s ambitious strategy is sharply focused on collaboration between local authorities and th...

Read    27/01/2025

UK Government Reveals Ambitious Plan to Boost Housebuilding and Resolve Housing Crisis

The UK Government has announced a major overhaul of the nation’s housing system. It has announced ambitious plans to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years.Focus on Affected Areas and Economic GrowthThis initiative, led by the Prime Minister’s Office an...

Read    27/01/2025

Landmark Tribunal Ruling Redefines Tenants' Right to Manage

A recent decision by the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) in the case of Avon Freeholds Limited v Cresta Court E RTM Company Ltd [2024] UKUT 335 (LC) has clarified certain key legal points about tenants’ rights to manage (RTM). The ruling affects how landlords and tena...

Read    27/01/2025

Leasehold Reform Criticism Grows Amid Labour Government's Delayed Actions

With the Labour government honeymoon period over now, the government is being increasingly criticised by leaseholders and political figures for its perceived inaction on leasehold reform. This long-standing concern for many homeowners has reignited debates about the ...

Read    27/01/2025

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