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Pensions on divorce
Madeleine Young, a Senior Associate in the Family & Matrimonial team summarises the approach taken by the family court when dealing with dividing pensions on divorce
UPDATE – Key changes to Overseas Entities owning property in the UK
The Register of Overseas Entities has gone live.
Changes to Energy Performance Certificates
Lauren Walker, an Associate in our Real Estate Team, looks at the upcoming changes that will effect Energy Performance Certificates.
Energy Performance Certificates – What are they?
Lauren Walker, an Associate in our Real Estate Team, explains what an Energy Performance Certificate is and when one is required.
Reduction of rent for long residential leases
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 came into force on 30 June 2022, limiting the ground rent chargeable on most new long residential leases to one peppercorn a year.
Landmark ruling on cladding
First decision following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, awarding damages for the replacement of the cladding system.
Key changes to Overseas Entities owning property in the UK
New legislation requires overseas entities owning property in the UK to register at Companies House.
Government seeks the power to stop builders building
The Government announced last week (on 14th February 2022) a proposed change to its Building Safety Bill, allowing a Government Minister to stop a named developer from doing development. This would be with no recourse for appeal or compensation, even where planning permission has been granted.
When does a promise amount to a claim in land?
Farm Land – proprietary estoppel claim fails at the first hurdle.
Top tips for developers
If you are a developer who is planning on selling your newly built or ‘off-plan’…
New requirements for new homes
The New Homes Quality Board has published a new code for the home buying process.
Buying a Property: What Survey do I Need?
A look at the various options when it comes to building surveys.
