Rent-to-rent landlord responsibilities
Rent-to-rent landlords are relieved by the Supreme Court ruling clarifying their responsibilities vs those that intermediary companies take.
Is selling property at auction right for you?
If you're looking to sell property in the UK, you may have considered selling at auction. But is selling property at auction right for you?
Energy crisis – guidance for landlords and tenants
How will an energy crisis or planned blackouts impact landlords and tenants? Consider payment provisions, repair compromises, and force majeure clauses. Residential landlords and tenants should be mindful of the covenants contained in their leases.
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.
How to rent – new guide just released by the government
How to Rent and How to Let guides have been updated by the government and have implications for landlords when applying for an eviction.
Selling a house? 8 tips to remember
Selling a house? Here are 8 tips to remember when you are selling your house. Our article also explains how your conveyancer or property lawyer can help you through the process.
Buying a House? 8 tips to remember
Ready to buy a new house? Make sure you know these eight legal considerations to help the process go as smoothly as possible!
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.
Commercial property update
The UK property industry is undergoing significant changes with the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, Energy Performance Certificate updates and a Bill proposing high street rental auctions.
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.