The Renters Reform Bill sets out reasonable circumstances where the landlord can evict a tenant. What are the changes? The Renters' (Reform) Bill outlines plans to abolish Section 21 notices, strengthen the grounds under Section 8 of the...
The proposed abolishment of the ‘no fault’ Section 21 Notice has been described as “the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in 30 years”. The details regarding the proposal have been outlined in the Government’s Fairer...
There was an important law change yesterday regarding fire safety, most importantly the regulation of doors, balconies, and cladding. In our recent update, we discuss the obligations on landlords and how to deal with enforcement action that may be taken...
A national increase in property prices has fuelled 3,754 probes into inheritance tax (IHT) between 2020 and 2021. On average, each IHT investigation launched by HMRC gained an additional £71,000, totalling a further £254 million for the 2020/21...
After several months of possession claims being stayed, the stay has now been lifted. The Master of the Rolls has set up a working group to address concerns about the consequences of the current stay on housing possession claims ending. The group...
