Government accused of ‘kicking can down the line’ for homeowners (PIE)
Homeowners in England and Wales will soon get 15 years to legally challenge ‘shoddy’ building work in light of the cladding crisis, the housing secretary Robert Jenrick confirmed yesterday.
Government Brings in New Building Safety Regulations to Avoid Another Grenfell (PW)
The government has announced that homeowners will now have up to fifteen years to sue over ‘shoddy’ building work in a move aimed at tackling the cladding issue that arose […]
Government extends time limit for leaseholders to sue developers over building safety defects
Leaseholders facing building safety remediation costs will be able to seek legal action for homes built up to 15 years ago, the government has announced.
Estate agent told my clients I was dead! (PIE)
Is it beyond the wit of man (or woman) to perhaps come up with a document outlining the Principles of Working Together?
Government introduces controversial Building Safety Bill today in Parliament (TN)
The legislation, which has to be approved by MPs, will bring in far-reaching changes to the way residential towers are built and managed.
Corporate insolvency (PG35)
How to deal with applications involving the insolvency of corporate bodies. Mainly for insolvency practitioners and conveyancers (practice guide 35).
Firms warned over security risk of working from home (TC)
Law firms jave been warned to rethink remote working policies to avoid cyber attacks and data breaches.
Consumers happy with shift to online legal services, survey finds (LF)
The pandemic has accelerated the shift to the online delivery of legal services, with consumers generally happy with the experience, major new research has found.
Agent who accosted Whitty charged with common assault (EAT)
The estate agent who accosted England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, has been charged with common assault.
Labour condemns “failed approach” of stamp duty holiday
Labour says the stamp duty holiday is an example of the government’s “failed approach” to home ownership and housing affordability.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): useful information for conveyancers (PG80)
Information about pre-existing and new practice of particular relevance in the current circumstances (practice guide 80).
Leases: determination (PG26)
How leases are determined and how this affects registered titles (practice guide 26).