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Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation

Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation

Lauren Walker, a associate in the Real Estate Team, looks at the importance of understanding and complying with HMO licensing requirements.

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No-deal immigration

No-deal immigration

Imelda Reddington summarises the latest government plans for immigration rules in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

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Holiday pay alert!

Holiday pay alert!

Our employment team explains an important decision for those with employees who work part of a year.

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I do not consent!

I do not consent!

Our employment team reports on a significant GDPR fine issued for relying on employee consent to processing.

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Brexit: No Deal? No Plan?

Brexit: No Deal? No Plan?

There may be some truth in the maxim “fail to prepare, prepare to fail” but for many organisations planning for a no-deal Brexit is easier said than done. We look at a few of the key issues to consider.

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A developer has offered to build me an amazing new house on my land – what should I consider?

A developer has offered to build me an amazing new house on my land – what should I consider?

A developer has offered to build me an amazing new house on my land – what should I consider?

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FSP advises Finch Commercial Insurance Brokers Limited on its biggest acquisition to date

FSP advises Finch Commercial Insurance Brokers Limited on its biggest acquisition to date

A team at FSP has advised Finch Commercial Insurance Brokers Limited on its acquisition of commercial and personal lines business, Bridle Insurance.

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Conversion of commercial buildings to flats: Part 3 – leasehold enfranchisement issues

Conversion of commercial buildings to flats: Part 3 – leasehold enfranchisement issues

We conclude our review of legal issues arising upon the conversion of commercial buildings to residential use. In this, the third and final article in our series, our commercial property partner Richard Higgs considers the ‘leasehold enfranchisement’ aspects.

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Subject access requests – how quickly should I reply?

Subject access requests – how quickly should I reply?

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has amended its guidance on the time limit for responding to a subject access request (SAR).

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Health is everyone’s business

Health is everyone’s business

We report on government proposals to reduce ill health-related job loss.

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What’s bugging you?

What’s bugging you?

Ian Machray explores whether an employee’s secret recording of a meeting is likely to amount to misconduct.

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IR35 changes ahead – are you ready?

IR35 changes ahead – are you ready?

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