by peter littlewood | Aug 2, 2024 | Industry News
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 received royal assent on May 24, 2024, and represents a significant overhaul of leasehold and freehold property laws in England and Wales. The act aims to improve consumer choice and fairness in leasehold arrangements, taking...
by peter littlewood | Aug 2, 2024 | Industry News
Southwark Council has shelved £160 million worth of developments, including three projects scheduled for completion next year and one in 2026, which would have provided 231 new social rent homes. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request by Inside Housing revealed that...
by peter littlewood | Aug 2, 2024 | Industry News
A building society has indicated that the combination of the UK Labour government’s housing proposals and a regional plan for 20,000 low-carbon homes for rent could signal “a new dawn” for the housing market in the latter half of 2024. The Principality Building...
by peter littlewood | Aug 2, 2024 | Industry News
The Housing Ombudsman has launched a special investigation into Lewisham Council, a Labour council in south London, following 16 cases of 'severe maladministration' in a year and a series of compliance issues. The investigation centers on how the council responded to...
by peter littlewood | Aug 2, 2024 | Tax & Other Financial
The abolition of the furnished holiday lettings (FHL) tax regime, confirmed earlier this week, will significantly harm local economies, according to the Country Land and Business Association (CLA). The CLA’s statement comes in response to the UK government...
