Legal
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…
Property agents face ‘major changes’ as Material Information rules replaced
'The risks for non-compliance are potentially much higher' now, warns Propertymark, as Trading Standards removes Material Information guidance in favour of regulation under the new Digital Markets, Competition…
Law firm bolsters resi development team
Gateley Legal is one of only a few UK law firms with a dedicated division for housebuilders & residential developers.
Raising the Roof: A lawyer’s top tips for successful airspace developments
Yezdan Izzet runs through the key considerations for those planning rooftop extensions on prime London property, and debunks one of the big misconceptions around this type of scheme.
Required Reading: What does the Renters’ Rights Bill mean for the prime lettings market?
With new regulations on the horizon, Savills has outlined who will be affected & the key changes any landlord or tenant needs to know.
Authorities have collected just 3% of overseas entities register fines
The Financial Times reports that only 14 non-compliance penalties have been collected so far, bringing in a mere £700k.
Book Now: Free webinar on new AML sanctions for letting agents
FCS Compliance will share important insights for agents ahead of new compliance obligations.
Required Reading: New sanctions rules for high-value property & art dealers, explained
Propertymark has compiled a guide to new reporting requirements that come into force next month.
Law Society reveals updated Seller’s Property Information Form
A new two-part TA6 form has been unveiled following a controversy & a consultation.
RICS installs temporary President
Nick Maclean takes over as Justin Sullivan faces a regulatory review into his involvement as an expert witness in a legal dispute over a 'moth-infested' London mansion.
One Hyde Park residents sue over alleged defects
Corroded pipes could cost £35mn to repair, suggest lawyers for super-prime Knightsbridge home-owners.
Notting Hill mansion seller faces £36.5mn bill over moth dispute
Horbury Villa is likely to be sold following a fresh High Court ruling.