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News focus: ‘Reinvigorating’ commonhold as preferred alternative to leasehold (LSG)

The Law Commission believes commonhold could be an attractive alternative to leasehold, dissipating the perception that ‘leaseholders don’t truly own their home’. But lenders need convincing.

Rob Hailstone July 27, 2020

Warning: Document by TLT Solicitors

An Affidavit of Claim has been sent, claiming to be from “attorney Carl Benny of TLT Solicitors and Associates”

Rob Hailstone July 26, 2020

Video-witnessed wills to be legalised under temporary SI (LSG)

Wills witnessed over Zoom and Skype are to be legalised, as the government ushers in a major overhaul of probate legislation in the wake of Covid-19.

Rob Hailstone July 25, 2020

Notices under the Land Registration Rules 2003

When dealing with applications by means other than post, DX or personal delivery, the Chief Land Registrar may give notice publicising this.

Rob Hailstone July 25, 2020

Replace SDLT with capital gains tax on main property to pay coronavirus bills – Thinktank (PIE)

A thinktank has proposed scrapping Stamp Duty on a main residence and replacing it with a tax on sellers based on the growth in their property price.

Rob Hailstone July 24, 2020

Not All Leaseholders Are Embracing Proposed Reforms (TC)

Over the past couple of days, there have been lots of positivity surrounding the Law Commission proposed reformation of the leasehold sector.

Rob Hailstone July 24, 2020

Face Coverings in Branches – agents given new guidance (EAT)

New guidance on face coverings for agents working in branches, and for those dealing directly with visitors, has been issued this evening.

Rob Hailstone July 23, 2020

Government eyes up estate agencies as source of £100m money laundering levy (PIE)

The government is looking at ways to raise an extra £100m per annum to fund its fight against money laundering – and to collect that sum it is looking at

Rob Hailstone July 23, 2020

Government lays out plans for regaining possession from 23rd August (PIE)

Housing Minister, Chris Pincher MP said yesterday that an end to the pause on possession proceedings on 23rd August is an important step towards the resumption of normal life and

Rob Hailstone July 23, 2020

Minister rejects evictions ban extension and heralds new ‘pre-action’ rules (TN)

Housing minister says new requirements for landlords prior to a possession starting will protect tenants from unwarranted eviction, despite Labour opposition to scheme.

Rob Hailstone July 23, 2020

Agents must show “greater diligence” dealing with Russian buyers (EAT)

NAEA Propertymark is calling on agents to show “greater diligence” when dealing with Russian buyers, in the light of the report on alleged interference in British politics.

Rob Hailstone July 23, 2020

ALEP Responds To Law Commission’s Leasehold Reforms Recommendations (TC)

The Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners has reviewed the Law Commission’s three highly anticipated reports concerning the future of leasehold and Commonhold reform.

Rob Hailstone July 23, 2020