The UK government has introduced a key provision of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, that took effect on 31 January 2025. This change marks a significant improvement for leaseholders looking to extend their leases. The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (CommencementNo. 2 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2025 was signed…
The passing of the Act has caused a lot of uncertainty for us and the industry as a whole so it is very difficult for us to be able to advise clients as necessary whether to proceed now or to wait. To summarise, at present, the changes to the law…
In a significant move to address concerns surrounding leaseholder protection provisions, the government has amended the Building Safety Act 2022 to rectify a critical loophole related to “qualifying leases.” The amendments, included in the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023, which received Royal Assent on October 26, 2023, marking a decisive…
Leasehold Reform: Analysing Key Proposals from the King’s Speech The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, as unveiled in the King’s Speech, aims to revamp the intricate leasehold system in the UK. However, the proposed changes have ignited a mix of interest and skepticism among leaseholders and industry experts alike. The…
We have an extensive range of clients actively seeking residential and commercial property or land within the M25 for immediate acquisition. In many cases, properties can be acquired in as little as 14 days. Any location within the M25, condition, use, tenanted or vacant – we can arrange a sale…
Dear Valued Clients, the safety of our clients, staff and the wider public are of paramount importance. We continue to operate as normally as possible in accordance with government guidance and are closely monitoring the situation during the uncertain and challenging times. We introduced various risk prevention measures and the…
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