Government cracks down on illegal migration and right-to-rent rules
Residential landlords are in the sightline over illegal renters as the government cracks down on illegal migration and right-to-rent rules.
Electrical safety checks for private rentals – new guidance released
New guidance helps landlords, tenants and agents understand electrical safety checks and reporting defects in private rentals.
Energy Performance Certificates for commercial properties
Energy Performance Certificates are essential for commercial properties. All landlords should ensure their commercial properties have an EPC rating of at least an E or they will face penalties.
Japanese knotweed – will this grow in the form of a claim against you?
Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant species in the UK. Sellers are obligated to raise the presence of it during the conveyancing process.
Residential service charges and recharging tenants
An interesting decision in the recent case of Assethold Limited v Adam and others [2022] UKUT 282 (LC) considered the liability for the costs of ongoing building owners’ duties under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Stamp duty cut by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt
Stamp duty cuts mean purchasers pay higher minimum thresholds for residential properties before being liable for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Renters’ reform and the impact for tenants and landlords
Residential landlords are urged to keep up to date with the sector’s fast-moving legislative landscape.
Retail Price Index – proposed reforms
The Retail Price Index (RPI) is due to be transformed to bring it in line with the Consumer Price Index including occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH). The RPI index will be calculated utilising the same strategies and information sources as the CPIH.
Building cladding- government plans for building safety and funding
Building cladding, the Grenfell Tower disaster, and how the government may now hold building owners accountable for building safety.
Is it legal to camp anywhere in the UK?
Amid a global pandemic and with travel restrictions looming large in the UK, travelling to a holiday destination abroad may seem a far stretch. However, not to fall into a pit of despair, the weather seems to be on the up. With warmer weather and the glorious countryside, camping is a great alternative. Whilst camping is an attractive option, it is important to be mindful of the laws concerning camping and wild camping in the UK. Equipped with the knowledge of the law, you can set out and enjoy your…