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In conversation with...BSA
In our latest epiosde of 'The Building Safety Act, in conversation with...' Jane Canham and Jessica Dick talk about LA-FRA 2024 and the significant changes to leasehold enfranchisement and the Building Safety Act, impacting cost recovery for leaseholders and insolvency practitioners.
Prepare for director and shareholder identity verification
The ECCTA has introduced the biggest changes to Companies House since its founding in 1844, enhancing its enforcement powers and improving transparency in UK company ownership. Erin Willock, legal director and Harriet Stirling, paralegal in our corporate team, give a summary of what already is in place, and what is coming soon.
Buying properties with land – the key considerations
Purchasing an estate or a residential property with a substantial landholding can be an exciting and potentially profitable investment. However, it also involves complex legal considerations that, if overlooked, could lead to costly issues. Sally Firby looks at the primary legal aspects to be aware of when purchasing such properties.
Security of tenure – hold or fold?
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is a key law governing commercial leasing in England and Wales, granting tenants the right to renew their leases. A new Law Commission consultation is exploring whether the Act remains suitable in today’s market, Jordan Yelland-Hey comments on the four potential reforms.
On the second day of Christmas, the government took from me...the power to rent high street property
From 2 December 2024, local authorities can auction tenancies of long-vacant high street premises under the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Act 2023 without landlord consent. Alison Spender tells us what premises are affected.
Lehner and the real-world application of the Building Safety Act 2022
The Building Safety Act 2022 has posed challenges due to its ambiguities, but the Upper Tribunal decision in Lehner v Lant Street Management Company Ltd [2024] UKUT 0135 (LC) has begun clarifying key aspects. Erin Stephenson explains the key points from Lehner.