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A “Polluter Pays” amendment to the Building Safety Bill is under consideration in government and would place the costs for cladding remediation on the construction industry. The Bill would enable government to pursue developers and builders for interim safety and final remediation costs in the same way contaminated land liabilities sit with the polluter. The […]Read More
This guest post has been written for the OneSearch Risk Series by Philip Huddleston MRICS, Director of PinPoint Coal Ltd. With changed economic and political influences, coal mining has now virtually ceased in the UK. Although there are a few proposals for underground mines in the pipeline (such as the proposal to mine Coking coal […]Read More
The Government’s plan to unlock at least some of the property market paralysed by the cladding crisis has faced yet another setback. New hope for leaseholders of properties in low rise buildings was offered last month when Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announced that buildings under 18 metres in height would no longer need an EWS1 […]Read More
A major 40 m landslide occurred at Nefyn Bay in North Wales earlier this year sparking concern for nearby residents and business owners. The area is prone to regular small-scale cliff collapses due to the superficial deposits of clays and silts making up Nefyn Bay which are easily eroded by the sea. More concerning, however, […]Read More
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has issued further advice for those working within the home buying and selling process and those moving home. Latest Government guidance has been issued in accordance with the transition in England to step 4 of the roadmap out of lockdown, which came into effect on 19th […]Read More
Officially titled Fallopia Japonica, Japanese Knotweed is a plant native to east Asia. It arrived in Europe during the 19th century, and unaware of its ability to cause harm it was planted freely. It was even celebrated for its pretty flowering branches! Sometimes mistaken for bamboo, Japanese knotweed grows from rhizomes that are situation deep […]Read More
Owners of up to 800,000 flats left valued at zero following the Grenfell Tower disaster and resulting cladding scandal may now be able to sell following new Government advice over fire safety requirements. The housing secretary, Robert Jenrick said that an independent panel of experts had found that small and medium blocks of flats less […]Read More
Only 22% of British adults can correctly identify Japanese knotweed from other plant species commonly found in British gardens, leaving almost four fifths of people in the UK extremely vulnerable to the risks posed by the UK’s most invasive plant, reveals new research from YouGov and invasive plants specialist Environet. From a photographic plant identification […]Read More
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has this morning previewed his view of the future of British house building in an article in The Times. “Building Beautiful Places” sets out a vision of “a planning system that puts beautiful, environmentally sustainable, and life-enhancing places at its heart.” Having overseen the largest number of new build properties in a […]Read More
What is Japanese knotweed? Japanese knotweed is a rapidly spreading weed that is native to East Asia but arrived in Europe in the 19th century. Sometimes mistaken for bamboo, Japanese knotweed can grow up to 3 metres deep and up to 7 metres across and above ground can reach heights of 2-3 metres. Knotweed will […]Read More
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is complex – with nuances, reliance on multiple data sources, and more! Yet it’s something law firms need to develop a greater understanding of, as investors are increasingly looking to improve sustainability measures across their property portfolios. Ahead of tmgroup’s next tm:tv session – in partnership with Landmark – […]Read More
Written for OneSearch by Mark Taylor, Channel Manager at Landmark Information and environmental auditor with the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment. Flood Risk: Are we doing enough to protect ourselves and our assets? A flood is the most effective and indiscriminate ‘burglar’ there is. It will take everything you have, including items of […]Read More
We are in a digital age – but how is the legal sector faring? It is time to play catch up or miss out, but how do you both improve client experience and fee earner and support staff productivity? Creating a less disjointed process is key, understanding how to use digital tools to enhance a law firms’ […]Read More
A white paper on The Future of Working From Home shows that while remote working increases wellbeing and productivity in employees, lack of support from employers may be costing businesses an even more productive workforce. Remote working looks like it is here to stay even after the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have subsided and […]Read More
The Building Safety Bill, an area of particular focus for the Government this year, will outline the next steps in an extensive legislation overhaul expected to hold developers more accountable and give residents more power. The Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick will set out the new measures in the Building Safety Bill based on the recommended […]Read More
Subsidence is a common problem in the UK and is defined as the vertical downward movement of the ground. If a building is located above, this will result in the damage to a building and its foundations. Subsidence is thought to affect up to 20% of residential properties in England and Wales. This is costly […]Read More
Groundsure Avista has already changed the face of conveyancing searches, offering a premium, all-in-one experience and delivering a quality of content and design never before seen. It has become the de facto standard of a premium conveyancing search. Product evolution is a given with Groundsure and we are never resting on our laurels… but even […]Read More
Future Climate Info (FCI) has launched a new, refreshed Residential environmental report range that is available to the conveyancing market from 1st July 2021. The reports have an improved fresh, modern look and feel, providing greater usability and speed of report analysis. FCI Essential, FCI Standard, FCI Premium and FCI Premium Plus Planning reports will […]Read More
A series of case study articles giving real life examples of the benefits of specialist Legal Indemnity Insurance: protection for the insured and risk management for conveyancing solicitors. In today’s busy conveyancing market speed is of the essence. In this article, we look at a case study example of where CLS provided Absence of Easement […]Read More
ESG, more formally known as Environmental, Social and Governance criteria, is undoubtedly complex – with nuances, reliance on multiple data sources, and more! Yet it’s something law firms need to develop a greater understanding of, as investors are increasingly looking to improve sustainability measures across their portfolios. To give property professionals a head start on […]Read More
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