Controversial Court of Appeal ruling could have serious implications for leasehold flat owners
Landmark judgment handed down in Julia Duval v 11-13 Randolph Crescent Ltd; law firm warns the value and saleability of thousands of properties across England and Wales could be affected, while many face being stuck in a 'home improvement time warp'
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The new draft Bill promises more transparency in the UK property industry, but will it cause headaches for estate agents, solicitors and developers - and will it put off overseas investors?
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Law Commission outlines sweeping leasehold reform options
Important new report suggests three schemes to make leasehold enfranchisement cheaper, easier and more fair.
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Significant leasehold reform proposals promise ‘to transform the future of home ownership in England & Wales’
Commonhold should be the "preferred alternative" to leasehold, says the Law Commission in a series of three important reports that outline how to create "a better deal for leaseholders and make our homes…
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Dexters reports another 23% revenue jump
Income from the estate agency's lettings business rocketed by nearly a third last year.
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Lomond picks up another London estate agency
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