Legal
Government looks to ‘switch on’ leasehold reform measures
Amongst other things, the latest consultation sets out a plan for more transparency over service fees, and mandatory regulation for managing agents.
Westminster confirms launch date for new rental licensing scheme
Thousands of landlords across PCL will need to obtain licenses under the new rules.
Lawrence Stephens recruits real estate specialist from Child & Child
London-based law firm boosts resi team with senior hire
Gateley Legal adds resi development partner
Legal Plc continues to expand its resi development offering in the south of England.
Top law firm expands resi property division in the South West
Helen Sandrone has joined RWK Goodman in Bristol.
Book Now: How anti-money laundering legislation can win you clients – or lose them
Forthcoming masterclass from FCS Compliance will cover how due diligence can reassure, rather than repel.
Landlords face new rules under major Westminster licensing drive
Rollout aims to raise housing quality - and regulatory scrutiny - across 15 of 18 wards, including prime hotspots.
UK property market still a ‘safe deposit box for the corrupt’ as trusts conceal £64bn in assets
Transparency International has exposed a 'perverse situation' that still allows 'dirty money' to be hidden in UK prime property.
Mayfair resident ordered to undo unlawful basement works at historic townhouse
'Those who ignore planning rules will be held accountable,' Westminster officials warn.
Solicitors get new guidance on navigating climate change in property transactions
67% of respondents to the Law Society's recent consultation felt uncertain about how to advise on risks posed by increasingly extreme weather.
Tribunal rules on high stakes CGT case over super-prime Chelsea mansion
The Finchatton-built home sold for more than £27mn in 2015.
Why a landmark divorce ruling could reshape property & estate planning
Siobhan Vegh unpacks the background and potential implications of Standish v Standish, as the long-running and highly contentious divorce dispute over wealth and asset ownership reaches the UK Supreme…