Legal
New Right to Light guidance for homeowners left in the shadows
“Ancient lights are still a current day safeguard against unwanted obstruction to natural light,” says the RICS.
Gove declares ‘a victory for leaseholders’ as major housebuilders sign building safety pledge
"This is just the beginning," says Housing Secretary Michael Gove. "We will do whatever it takes to hold industry to account, and under our new measures there will be nowhere to hide."
ICIJ: Who helps Russian oligarchs secretly buy jets, yachts and other luxury playthings?
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists is shining a light on a "small army" of private client advisors, brokers, accountants and lawyers that enable Russian oligarchs to "live large"…
Leaving properties in portals – sharp practice or an offence?
Advertising a property as being available but then telling callers that they cannot view it because it is SSTC is a classic example of bait and switch, says David Smith
Overseas Entities: The real estate effect
The effects of the Economic Crime Act will be felt far and wide across the UK real estate industry, writes Nathan Rees.
Tax U-turn is good news for UK owners of French property
Many Brits could be due a rebate following an unexpected decision by the French authorities, says law firm
Unexplained wealth orders: How is the British law changing and will it stop dirty money circulating in London?
The Economic Crime Act allows the government to convey the impression that it is ‘doing something’ about the proceeds of kleptocracy being laundered in the UK - but far more fundamental and far-reaching…
Russian billionaire reportedly ‘ditched’ UK mansions before sanctions were imposed
A BBC investigation suggests that Alisher Usmanov's UK assets - including mansions in London and Surrey - "could be beyond the reach of UK sanctions. And the same could be true for other oligarchs."
LonRes launches new GDPR compliance services
LonRes has partnered with iCompli to help property agents manage clients' personal data.
UK sanctions more Russia-linked billionaires
Another batch of billionaires and alleged Putin-allies have been sanctioned by the UK - including the owner of one of north London's most impressive restoration projects.
Homes for Ukraine: What landlords need to know
The NRLA answers some key questions following the launch of the government’s new scheme aimed at providing accommodation to those fleeing the conflict
Belgravia mansion ‘liberated’ by anti-oligarch squatters
“This is only the beginning” warn activists, as they occupy a Belgrave Square townhouse said to be owned by a sanctioned Russian billionaire - and call for others to "squat oligarchs' properties…