On Leasehold Reform: Prime resi landlords should beware the incoming white knights
As the government prepares to untangle England's ancient property laws, Simon Kerrigan explains the background to the "once-in-a-generation" reforms, and the potential implications for landlords...

Simon deals with all aspects of residential property work, in particular landlord and tenant matters. He has detailed knowledge and experience in enfranchisement cases, both for landlords (including large landed estates both in and outside London) and tenants. He also deals with acquisitions and disposals for high net worth individuals.
Gove accelerates reform of ‘feudal’ leasehold system
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Mapped: London’s burgeoning prime resi pipeline
After a 40% surge in the last year alone, a total of 35,000 prime homes are now due to be built in the capital over the next decade, with a combined floor area the size of the City of London and a…
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Policy Watch: Three big resi reforms to watch this year
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