Leasehold Reform has now gained Royal Assent, but it is not yet fully operational. When it is, the amount of ground rent that can be paid under a new long residential lease will equate to a peppercorn per year, thereby making it zero, as promised. What does that mean?
Will a higher rate of stamp duty apply when you purchase the house together, or will the situation qualify as replacing one main residence? Read more here.
Renters in the United Kingdom may face large penalties as a result of a little-known law that may force them to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) despite not owning their rental property.
Public rights of way – The Countryside Code provides rules to ensure rural areas are kept safe and remain enjoyable for visitors.
Building cladding, the Grenfell Tower disaster, and how the government may now hold building owners accountable for building safety.
If you are a landlord of a commercial property, you may find yourself in the circumstances where you need to evict a tenant and take back possession of your property. Here are common reasons for evicting a commercial tenant and what you can do.
Landlords are responsible for certain repairs in your home. Find out what you can do if they refuse to repair your heating or boiler.
The Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill is to provide relief from certain rent debts for business tenancies affected by the pandemic.
The housing market could “cool off” in 2022 because of rising inflation and the much-talked-about rise in interest rates.
Assignment of Tenancy is in the limelight with a recent First-Tier Tribunal decision that could have a serious impact on agents and private landlords.
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