Development land market slows despite increase in supply
Research from Savills has found activity in the UK’s development land market is slower than expected, despite reported enthusiasm for the new planning policy and an increase in the number of available sites. Changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) introduced in December 2024 have led to an uptick in the number of sites […]
Lawyer’s charity for disadvantaged young people provides uniforms and resources for Year 7 pupils
A charity founded by a lawyer to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds is providing ‘welcome packs’ for new Year 7 pupils, including uniform vouchers, stationery, a school bag and other academic resources. The Be the Ladder Foundation was launched last year by Trevor Sterling, a senior partner at south of England law firm Moore […]
Equity Release Council supports later life lenders with best practice report
A report produced by the Equity Release Council sets out examples of good practice, strategic priorities and case studies to help firms support later life lending customers. Produced in collaboration with Inclusive Outcomes, an organisation which helps vulnerable people, Later Life Lending and Customer Vulnerability is a sector-specific review of approaches to vulnerability in later […]
Law Society recommends 2.45% salary increase for trainee lawyers
The Law Society of England and Wales has recommended a 2.45% salary increase for aspiring solicitors, in line with the Consumer Price Index 12-month rolling inflation rate. The increase, which is not a regulatory requirement but ‘a matter of voluntary good practice’, means trainee solicitors outside of London should be paid £24,916 and £28,090 in […]
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act a year on: What’s been implemented so far; what remains outstanding?
A year after the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act (‘LAFRA’) appeared on the statute books we surveyed members of ALEP (the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners), whose members include leading barristers, solicitors, project managers and valuers in leasehold enfranchisement. Our research found that while reform remains welcome in principle, confusion and delay have left leaseholders, […]