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The End of Ground Rents

Ground rent reform has come in stages. New leases granted from 30 June 2022 cannot charge a ground rent above a peppercorn....

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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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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has ended section 21 The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026. Section 21 “no-fault” evictions have...

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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...

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What is Airbnb rent-to-rent? Airbnb rent-to-rent is where an individual rents a property from a landlord, typically under a standard...