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Enjoying the bounty of summer, without breaking the law
There’s an old saying that the only things that are truly free in this world are blackberries. Summer is the time for heading out into the countryside, and (as long as you know what you’re doing), foraging for free wild goodies like juicy blackberries, wild mushrooms, and plants.
Tenant Fees Act 2019 - 26 April 2019
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 (the Act) is part of a Government scheme to make residential letting fairer and to reduce the “hidden” costs that many tenants face when renting in the private sector. Tenants can see at the outset of a tenancy what the real cost of renting that property will be.
Changes to the Leasehold System - How do they affect you? - 15 April 2019
After the release of the latest committee report into the housing industry and developers’ use of leasehold agreements, many landlords are concerned that the government’s response could impact their businesses. Here, we look at the committee’s findings, examine what the government’s response is likely to be, and discuss the reaction of the housing sector so far.
Brexit maddening but not frustrating when it comes to contracts
The ruling by the High Court means the lease held by the European Medicines Agency will not be frustrated by the UK’s departure from the EU or by the Agency’s move to Amsterdam.
Complying with the new energy efficiency legislation (EPC tests)
As if landlords didn’t have enough paperwork to worry about, as of the 1st April 2018, things got even more complicated.