The Housing Secretary Matthew Pennycook has made a ministerial statement on the future of leasehold reform which provides some welcome clarity about... Read more »
We have previously mentioned that two legal challenges have been lodged against the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (‘LAFRA’) on Human... Read more »
Labour and Liberal Democrats pledge to abolish leasehold while Conservatives look to tie up loose ends This week we have seen the production of the... Read more »
It is a sad truth that tragic events have helped to shape our approach to fire safety. One need only look at the Grenfell fire and the raft of changes... Read more »
Choosing the right solicitor is not like buying a new car or a new pair of shoes because there will not be an opportunity for you to have a test drive... Read more »
One of the most daunting moments for a leasehold owner is receiving a service charge demand, knowing that there is a contractual cost contained within... Read more »
As a landlord, having a good managing agent you can rely on and trust is very important. A managing agent is deemed to be the representative of the... Read more »
Many a dispute arises between a landlord and tenant in the course of a tenancy, but probably none more so than those concerning service charge costs... Read more »
Flat management companies are often set up by leaseholders who have purchased their freehold with a view to saving costs, both in terms of the service... Read more »
Leaseholders who want a greater voice in the management of their building may want to think about forming a Tenants’ Association. A Tenants’... Read more »
