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Expert Views: Property industry insiders on the government’s latest leasehold reform plans
Lawyers & leasehold specialists weigh-in on a big update on leasehold reform - including that the 'two-year rule' for leasehold extensions ends in January.
Some leasehold reforms to be enacted ‘at pace’ next year, promises government
The 'two-year rule' will end in January, but the announcement of more consultations mean major changes to the leasehold system are still some way off.
Pinsent Masons adds two property partners in London
Tim Webb and Emma Maher both move from rival global law firm K&L Gates.
Notting Hill mansion vendor faces lawsuit over alleged moth ‘infestation’
Unusual case involving £32.5mn super-home centres on pre-sale enquiries & the legal definition of 'vermin'.
More agents complete HMRC AML registration
Just under 14% of branches remain unregistered, according to latest figures, following a recent crackdown on non-compliance.
Government confirms mandatory consumer code & Ombudsman for housebuilders
The property market 'is over reliant on a speculative model of housebuilding that slows build out and constrains the supply of affordable homes,' conclude ministers.
Irwin Mitchell names two new senior property heads
Guy Sackett steps up to lead law firm's national real estate team; super-prime specialist Garrath Reayer to head up residential property.
FCS Compliance launches free AML reminder service
'AML Protect' aims to help businesses avoid one of the biggest drivers of HMRC AML fines
London law firm promotes real estate specialists
'Our real estate practice is growing,' says Gary Scott of Spector Constant & Williams.
London letting agent shines a light on the ‘uphill struggle’ against rental fraud
'Whilst digital and AI technology has evolved rapidly, rogue tenants have also evolved with it, becoming increasingly more inventive in how they trick the system,' warns Benham and Reeves.
Reinventing Tradition: A new era of succession planning
Hayden Bailey explains how prime residential estates are radically evolving amid the great boomer wealth transfer.
Property insurance payouts hit a record high
'Our latest figures demonstrate the devastating impact that adverse weather can have on people and their homes,' says the Association of British Insurers.