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Ruth Clare and Jill Carey of Freeths on why rental law has mixed-use issues
Renters’ Rights Act will have unintended consequences for landlords and tenants of mixed-use properties.
Anna Armstrong and Danielle Coglin of Howard Kennedy on why contract type is key for PBSA future
The right agreement can help accommodation providers balance financial viability with operational demands.
When is a notice validly served?
High Court judgment in the case of a notice returned undelivered could have unfortunate consequences.
Beware the risk in mixed-use leases
If a unit let on a mixed-use lease could qualify as a dwelling, the law now says it must be treated as one.
Arbtech’s Charlie Radiven on the need to tread carefully with ground risk
Ground risk can be managed most effectively with early identification and a proportionate approach.
Winckworth Sherwood’s Lindsay Garratt on why viability remains a big housing challenge
Range of new measures set to unblock planning system, but scale of delivery shortfall remains stark.
Jack Street on why the office market shift favours Manchester
As investors seek alternatives to falling bond yields, the city’s offices offer an attractive property play.
Alex Pope on period properties being hit hard by BSA
The whole building safety process needs improving to speed up development without any compromises.
Joe Edwards and Laura Bushaway of Charles Russell Speechlys on changes to possession actions
Lenders and receivers will need to prepare before Renters’ Rights Act changes are implemented on 1 May. These changes will affect landlords, tenants, letting agents and solicitors, as well as lenders and fixed-charge and LPA receivers.