New Date for Renters Rights Bill
The Renters Rights Bill (previously covered here), continues its journey through the House of Lords, with the report stage now…
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Lease Renewals and Dilapidations
As a Landlord and as a Tenant, it is critically important to finalise the Lease Renewal. Particularly, for a Landlord,…
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Parking Rights in Commercial Leases
Parking rights can be contentious. The location of the commercial premises, the business being operated, the need for employees to park…
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Liam Payne’s Death: What Happens When You Die Without a Will?
The world was shaken when Liam Payne, former One Direction member, passed away on 16 October 2024 at just 31…
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Update on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
We previously discussed this piece of legislation on 3 February 2025, focusing on the abolishment of the two-year ownership rule…
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Modernising Wills: The Law Commission’s Long-Awaited Reforms
In May 2025, the Law Commission published its final report on modernising Wills, the first comprehensive review of Wills legislation…
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Reduced Deposits Explained: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know before Exchange
When you exchange contracts (legally commit to buy or sell) on a property in the UK, a deposit will be…
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Taking Control: What Leaseholders Should Know About Right to Manage
The Right to Manage (RTM) gives qualifying leaseholders the ability to take over the management of their building, a welcome…
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Understanding Private Drainage Systems: Purchasing a Property with a Septic Tank
When purchasing a property, one aspect that buyers may overlook is whether the property is connected to mains drainage or…
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Standish v Standish
The landmark case which could redefine how we approach the division of assets within a divorce. The judgment from this…
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