Housing Manifesto – Labour’s view of UK housing
September 11, 2024Labour’s 2024 manifesto outlines an ambitious plan to address the UK’s housing crisis, focusing on increasing the supply of affordable…
SDLT Considerations for Developers in England
September 5, 2024Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a significant consideration for developers when acquiring land or property. SDLT is payable on…
The Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act 2024: Important Update for Leaseholders & Landlords
August 20, 2024The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act, which received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024, represents a significant transformation in the…
Policy to Practice: Navigating Changes in Planning Enforcement
May 31, 2024On 25th April 2024, major changes to planning enforcement in England came into effect, primarily driven by the Levelling-up and…
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS)
May 28, 2024Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) provide a tax-efficient and accessible method for real estate investment.
The “Thomas-Van Staden Trap” – The Effect on Contracting Out of Leases
May 8, 2024Many landlords want certainty about their future use of a property once their tenant’s lease term expires.
Abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief
April 26, 2024The government confirmed in the Spring Budget 2024 that Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) would be abolished from Stamp Duty Land…
Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain – changes from 12 February 2024
April 23, 2024Biodiversity net gain is a government strategy to ensure that habitat for wildlife is in a better state than it…
SDLT on Linked Transactions
April 19, 2024Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a significant aspect of property transactions in England and Northern Ireland. The amount payable…
Statutory Obligations under Commercial Leases
March 12, 2024Fire Risk Assessments and Asbestos Surveys: Legal requirements, known as statutory obligations, are often imposed within commercial leases.