Law Commission’s Proposals for Leasehold Enfranchisement Valuation Reform Following their consultation paper of September 2018 which identified inherent defects in the current system, the Law Commission were tasked with putting forward how a simpler, more...
Secured Lending – How can I protect my loan? When lending money to a third party it is common practice for a lender to secure their loan against assets of the borrower. A common example of this is securing money against a property by means of a mortgage. But...
Easements and Development Sites- Handle with Care! Easements: an important but often overlooked aspect to consider when developers acquire land for redevelopment. What is an easement?An easement is a right that benefits a piece of land. The land that has the benefit...
What is a lease extension? What is a lease extension? A lease extension is the method by which a leaseholder extends the term of their lease. Leases of both flats and houses exist and are capable of extension. Can I extend my lease? Provided certain criteria are met...
Landowners: What is a Conditional Contract? In a nutshell it is a contract which is conditional upon one or more things happening before the contract can proceed to completion.In a nutshell it is a contract which is conditional upon one or more things happening before...
Selling Land with the Benefit of Planning- Preparation for Sale With the increasing demand for land to help house our growing population, a large number of landowners who may have previously been overlooked as potential development sites are now starting to become...
