18 Jul, 2024 Is now the time for commonhold? By Emma Hardman On Monday morning, at the end of our Annual Service Charge Update webinar, I briefly spoke about potential future changes in the context...
17 Jul, 2024 It's a go - Renters Reform now Renters Rights Bill By Helen Tucker The King's Speech today (the longest in over 20 years the BBC according to the BBC with 40 new Bills announced) confirms the new...
10 Jun, 2024 How now to obtain possession of shared ownership leases? By Helen Tucker Shared ownership leases have long been in an odd position when it comes to taking possession proceedings. Marketed as a form of home...
09 May, 2024 Solving the housing crisis: every little helps By Emma Hardman We have a housing crisis. There is no doubt about it. There are not enough homes, and most definitely not enough affordable ones. The...
11 Apr, 2024 Proposed changes to Renters (Reform) Bill By Penny Bournes On 28 March 2024, it was reported that the Government has proposed a number of changes to the Renters (Reform) Bill including: ...
08 Apr, 2024 Rents reviews: extension of rent settlement By Emma Hardman It was all change for social housing providers whilst I was away last week, with the new consumer regulation regime coming into force...
08 Apr, 2024 Increase in housing county court fees from May 2024 By Helen Tucker Following a consultation last year, the Government has issued its response to the consultation on 1 April 2024, which can be found here....
12 Mar, 2024 For-profits and stock rationalisation: an opportunity to build a legacy By Jonathan Cox This great piece by Helen Collins and Melissa Madjitey highlights the opportunities for-profit housing providers (FPRPs) are exploring. ...
06 Feb, 2024 Social housing reform: a recipe for more homelessness and litigation? By Jonathan Cox Social housing is a sector where law and regulation continually change, reflecting the importance of this vital area and the need to...
15 Jan, 2024 Awaab's Law - consultation begins By Helen Tucker A sea change in disrepair legal obligations approaches. To understand the proposals in Awaab's Law, see the e-briefing from my colleague...
06 Nov, 2023 Call for evidence on the county courts By Helen Tucker Parliament's Justice Committee has launched a call for evidence about the working of the county court generally. It closes on 14 December...
19 Oct, 2023 Renters Reform Bill is back on... By Helen Tucker Michael Gove has now secured parliamentary time for a second reading of the Rent Reform Bill on Monday 23 October. It is then expected...