Legal
London law firm boosts real estate team
Naziana Mehdy has joined Fitzrovia-based Spector Constant & Williams as a partner.
It’s complicated: Grosvenor’s sustainability director on EPCs & listed buildings
Sorting out ambiguities in the EPC system is an example of what the industry means when it calls for certainty from government, writes Ed Green.
The Property Ombudsman reports huge increase in cases & payouts
Housing redress scheme found in favour of consumers in 83% of cases in 2023, awarding a total of £1.52mn.
Watered-down Leasehold Reform Bill becomes law; Renters Reform shelved
Rushed-through Act is 'far from perfect, but it is the start of reform to outdated legislation that was not fit for purpose,' says Propertymark.
City law firm names new Head of Residential Property
Super-prime specialist Parveen Abbas has stepped up to lead the 257-year-old practice's resi real estate division.
Less is moored: RBKC takes action against Chelsea ‘mega-boats’
Council updates on long-running saga at Chelsea Reach.
Law firm toasts super-prime success at Chelsea Barracks
Global firm has advised on over £140mn of sales at the top-end resi project in recent months.
Over 250 agencies fined for AML breaches in HMRC crackdown
Firms hit with over £1.6mn in penalties as officials carry out on-site inspections.
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Leading AML provider secures ‘major investment’ from private equity backer
Triple Private Equity has taken a majority stake in Smartsearch.
Cripps adds new real estate partner from Shoosmiths
B-Corp certified law firm strengthens London-based property team.
Going under offer: How to buy a prime property from a receiver
Recent reports suggest a number of London’s most expensive residences are being sold as part of bankruptcy proceedings, as wealthy homeowners have their assets liquidated to pay down debts.