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Right to Light Explained

What is the Right to Light? The right to light is a type of ‘easement’ – a legal right giving property...

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What is Rent-to-Rent? Rent-to-Rent refers to the practice of landlords letting a whole property to a tenant (usually a limited...

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The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 It has been confirmed that The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 will come into...

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Introduction to buying a house with a party wall agreement Buying a property can already be stressful, but finding out...

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What does beneficial interest in property mean? A beneficial interest in property gives someone the right to share the benefits...

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Buying Property Off Plan The Daily Mail reported that 300 families a week have to move into shoddy newly built homes....

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Update: Major changes confirmed under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. From 1 May 2026, section 21 “no fault” evictions will be abolished and new...

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Allegations of Poor Standards and Customer Care in New Builds This week’s Dispatches programme examined allegations of shoddy standards,...

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Tenant Fees Act 2019 comes into effect On 12 February 2019, the Tenant Fees Bill received Royal Assent and comes into effect on...

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Changes to HMO Licenses In an attempt to raise standards for all relevant Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), changes are...