RESIDENTIAL SERVICE CHARGES
There have been recent cases which emphasise the importance of ensuring that the terms of the lease are properly considered in relation to service charge collection and that statutory requirements
AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP
In these difficult economic times, it remains the ambition of most people to own their own home. Housing Associations have worked with governments for many years now to provide schemes
TENANCY DEPOSIT SCHEME CHANGES – LOCALISM ACT 2011
The Localism Act (which amends the Housing Act 2004) received Royal Assent on 15 November 2011 and is thought likely to come into force in April 2012. The most significant
WHAT IS A LEASE?
Under English Law, almost all flats are sold on a Leasehold basis and houses, in most cases, will be Freehold. The legal side of buying a property can be confusing
Tenant Deposit Scheme – the saga continues
The Tenant Deposit Scheme is to be re-visited by the Government within changes proposed by the Localism Bill. The Tenant Deposit Scheme has a very unhappy history. Designed with a
Residential Service Charges
There have been recent cases which emphasise the importance of ensuring that the terms of the lease are properly considered in relation to service charge collection and that statutory requirements
Macmillan Coffee Morning
“Let Them Eat Cake” On Friday 30th September 2011, Prince Evans Solicitors LLP took part in Macmillan Cancer Support’s “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” fundraising event. There can be no doubt
The Legal Services Act 2007 aka ‘Tesco’s Law’
THE LEGAL SERVICES ACT 2007 AKA ‘TESCO’S LAW’ The possibilities created by the Legal Services Act 2007, which came into effect on 6 October 2011, are to be welcomed
A New Business – Tenant’s Guide to Leasing Commercial Property
At this stage, your business concept is already complete, any company formed (if applicable) and you now need to secure a property from which to trade. Although each particular transaction
I have been presented with a Compromise Agreement – what should I do next?
Being presented with a Compromise Agreement can be a stressful experience. Many employees have never received a Compromise Agreement and for many it may be the only time they receive
Construction Contract Changes
The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (“the New Construction Act”) comes into force on 1 October 2011 and JCT this week has released its new Design and
“I Predict A Riot”
The popular indie rock band Kaiser Chiefs may have predicted such events occurring in the UK as far back as 2004 with the title of this song, but I’m sure