It is no secret that Londoners are struggling in the housing rental market, but if you’re unable to buy or rent there might be another option. The average price for a one-bedroom flat is £1600 per month, and easily over £2000 in zones 1 and 2. And, these flats are […]
Key Takeaways for Homeowners and Freeholders (Based on ARC Time Freehold Income Authorised Fund & Ors v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2025] EWHC 2751 (Admin)) The Divisional Court has issued a major judgment on the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, confirming that the Government’s […]
The Labour Party’s victory in the 2024 UK general election marks a pivotal shift in the political landscape, with promises to revamp immigration and housing policies significantly. As a London-based law firm, staying abreast of these changes is crucial for providing our clients with the most up-to-date and comprehensive guidance. […]
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 Navigating commercial leases can be tricky, especially when they involve the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. To simplify it, we have broken down the key points in plain terms to help you understand the differences and implications of having a lease inside or outside […]
T V M: Successful Application to Strike Out Claim Due to Non-Compliance with CPR PD 32Background Our firm was instructed by a landlord defendant in a housing disrepair matter. Initially, the defendant was acting in person and failed to file a defence, resulting in a judgment against him. Upon our […]
The UK Government’s unexpected decision to call for a general election on 4 July 2024 came as a surprise to many throughout the country. That decision had put enormous pressure on the parliament to pass any outstanding Bills that were pending, before the dissolution of the parliament on 24 May […]
The Supreme Court’s Recent Examination of the Law However, what do you do when you are in the UK and you have property in India, which you come to know at a later stage, by which time someone has encroached on your property? Adverse possession is all about granting […]
Updates to BASPI and TA6 Forms in the UK In an attempt to further greater transparency and provide crucial information to buyers, on 25 March 2024 updates have been introduced to the Buyer’s and Seller’s Property Information (BASPI) schema in the UK. This updated version brings amendments to both Part […]
In a recent important decision on IAA VEHICLE SERVICES LIMITED – v – HBC LIMITED, the high court has granted specific performance of tenant’s options to buy the freehold of the property. The tenant held three leases, which were protected by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, gave notice to […]
