CMA secures real estate agent director disqualifications
On Tuesday 10 April, the UK competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it secured the disqualification of two...
19th Apr 2018 Read moreLexology – Daily feed
A register of overseas companies owning UK properties
The government has issued a response to its consultation on proposals to introduce a register of beneficial owners of overseas companies that own UK...
19th Apr 2018 Read moreDoes the landlord have to put their name on the tenancy agreement or can they use a company?
David Smith answers the most commonly asked questions by Landlords and tenants...
18th Apr 2018 Read moreRight to Rent and the ‘Windrush generation’
The Right to Rent Scheme has created hassle and inconvenience for landlords and tenants generally, but studies have shown that its most severe impact...
18th Apr 2018 Read moreCan I take 6 months rent in advance?
David Smith answers the most commonly asked questions by Landlords and tenants...
17th Apr 2018 Read moreCould a Blockchain Land Registry be the way forward for England and Wales?
5th April 2018 saw the first digital mortgage deed entered into the Land Registry. It is part of the HM Land Registry initiative to move away from...
17th Apr 2018 Read moreRotrust Nominees Ltd v Hautford Ltd
This case confirms that there is no general proposition that a landlord will be entitled to refuse consent to assign, or alter, or change the planning...
17th Apr 2018 Read moreLeases - a guide to mortgagee protection clauses
Forfeiture allows a landlord to end a lease in the event that the tenant breaches the terms of the lease or another specified event occurs. Forfeiture...
16th Apr 2018 Read moreReal Estate Tip of the Week: The only way is up? Issues with airspace leases
The shortage of housing sites and high land prices are prompting developers to look for opportunities to build over existing buildings, while...
16th Apr 2018 Read moreCase Report: Cowley Property Investments Ltd v Oxford Karting Ltd, involving the Oxford Stadium.
Q: What is in evidence? A: Anything in the trial bundle by virtue of 32PD27 - but you may not be allowed to rely upon it. So held HHJ Baucher in...
16th Apr 2018 Read moreShould I allow pets?
David Smith answers the most commonly asked questions by Landlords and tenants...
16th Apr 2018 Read moreShould I supply garden implements such as lawn mower if the property comes with a garden?
David Smith answers the most commonly asked questions by Landlords and tenants...
13th Apr 2018 Read moreSDLT is changing: The introduction of Land Transaction Tax in Wales
For the first time in almost 800 years, the Welsh Government is introducing a new tax. On 1 April 2018, Land Transaction Tax (“LTT”) replaced Stamp...
12th Apr 2018 Read moreRight to Buy receipts and shared ownership
Since the Right to Buy scheme began in October 1980 nearly 1.87 million homes have been sold under the system. Councils were encouraged by the idea...
12th Apr 2018 Read moreCollective Enfranchisement: Doing A Deal Outside The 1993 Act, Right of First Refusal Consequences
When purchasing your freehold there are two ways in which this can be done; the formal route of serving a Section 13 Notice or an informal approach to...
12th Apr 2018 Read moreThe case of Timothy Taylor Limited v Mayfair House Corporations
There are many occasions in which a Registered Provider landlord wishes to carry out extensive works to one of its buildings. This might be to add to...
12th Apr 2018 Read moreConsents to assign: two out of three ain't bad
Who knew Meat Loaf knew so much about real estate law? In a recent decision the Court of Appeal confirmed that when it comes to providing good reasons...
11th Apr 2018 Read moreInCredit - 11 April 2018
Since our last publication, the FCA has published its Business Plan for 201819 and a discussion paper evaluating the impact of its interventions UK...
11th Apr 2018 Read moreThe tenant has left behind rubbish and belongings. What are my obligations?
David Smith answers the most commonly asked questions by Landlords and tenants...
11th Apr 2018 Read moreCompulsory purchase order process: key steps to secure a CPO
This timeline sets out the key stages and steps to be taken to secure a compulsory purchase order (CPO). The dates referered to provide an indication...
11th Apr 2018 Read moreNew Compulsory Register of Beneficial Owners of Overseas Entities Holding UK Real Estate
The government has recently published its response to a call for evidence on the proposed UK register of beneficial ownership for overseas entities...
11th Apr 2018 Read moreTop Tips: Understanding the new Electronic Communications Code
On 28 December 2017, a new Electronic Communications Code (the “Code“) came into force which can be found at Schedule 1 to the Digital Economy Act...
10th Apr 2018 Read moreYou're in my (air)space
The ever-changing skyline of London is predominantly a result of ambitious and creative uses of limited space by developers. It is often desirable...
10th Apr 2018 Read moreBreak Notices: Mind the (registration) gap...
The High Court has ruled that a break notice served by the assignee of a lease was invalid because the transfer of its interest had not been...
10th Apr 2018 Read moreLeaseholders in the doghouse !! Prohibition on keeping pets in a leasehold property - are these enforceable?
The Defendants were tenants under a long lease of an apartment in Victory Place, Limehouse. The lease prohibited the tenants from keeping pets...
10th Apr 2018 Read moreImportant Appeal Updates
The Supreme Court has granted the Tenant permission to appeal in the case of S Franses Ltd v The Cavendish Hotel (London) Ltd. This is a leapfrog...
10th Apr 2018 Read moreReal Estate Tip of the Week: Pitching Liquidated Damages at the Right Level
When entering into contracts with contractors, you need to consider the potential financial implications if the contractor fails to complete the works...
9th Apr 2018 Read moreAdapting a Property for P - Disabled Facilities Grants
We frequently assist with the purchase and adaption of properties for disabled clients. This usually occurs after the settlement of a litigation claim...
9th Apr 2018 Read moreAgent of Change: Situationists, Cover Versions and Spinal Tap
The concern that the commercialisation of our cities is ignoring the importance of culture for the populace is nothing new - just ask the...
9th Apr 2018 Read moreLegal Q&A: Code compliance conundrums
I have a telecoms mast on my land installed by a mobile telephone company. The agreement is not due to expire for another three years but it...
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