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The King's Speech - Lease Extension Reform
In recent years, leasehold reform has been at the forefront of discussions, gaining substantial momentum. The British monarchy plays a symbolic role in the nation's history, symbolising tradition and continuity. Similarly, leasehold reform is viewed as an essential modernisation of property laws that have been in place for centuries. In this article, we delve into the significance of leasehold reform, its anticipated changes, and its relevance to a forthcoming speech by King Charles III, shedding light on the pressing need for reform in the domain of lease extensions.
National Conveyancing Week: Eight Things to Remember When You’re Buying a House
National Conveyancing Week runs from Monday 20th March to Friday 24th March. Find out about eight key points in the conveyancing process when buying a house here.
Your Role as a Landlord - A Quick Guide
This guide looks at the role of a residential landlord and the key obligations you will have, including your financial responsibilities and health and safety obligations.
Why January is a good time to prepare to sell your house
January is the time of the year we all start making plans for all those things we hope to achieve across the year laid out in front of us. What better time could there be to decide if the house you are in is the home you want to see yourself or your family in before next year? In this article, we look at why January is a good time to start preparing to sell and just how you can do that.
Appliances and alarms: new requirements for landlords
New rules on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in rental properties are in force from this month (October 2022) and residential landlords and providers of social housing must comply on new and existing tenancies.