Labour announce their housing policy intentions
With whispers and rumours of a possible snap election in the near future, Labour have announced a number of potential housing reforms that they hope will reinvigorate the housing market and improve the housing crisis. A potential Labour Government would put a levy on thousands of second homes that are currently used for holidays. The […]
Leading law firm involved in offshore investigation with HMRC
An international leading legal firm, DAC Beachcroft has been caught in a tussle with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) who have ordered them to hand over a conveyancing file involving an investigation into offshore clients. DAC Beachcroft previously went through a series of mergers and acquisitions and this case shows how responsibilities are passed on […]
57% of Small Law Firms completely unprepared for reforms
Despite industry wide publicity and constant speculation, a recent report has claimed that 57% of small law firms remain ‘completely unprepared’ for December’s reforms or had no idea that there were any proposed changes. The report, carried out by analytics specialists LexusNexis UK, outlines a range of concerns posed by small law firms in the […]
Lease Extensions And Personal Representatives
Villarosa v Ryan [2018] EWHC 1914 (Ch) (Morgan J.) Under the Leasehold Reform Housing & Urban Development Act 1993, a ‘qualifying tenant’ of a long leasehold flat has a right to purchase a 90 year extension to that lease. There is no longer any residence requirement but the tenant must have owned the lease for […]