It has long been known that a ground rent of more than £250 under a long lease of a property outside of London leads to...
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Does a leaseholder need permission to install solar panels to the roof?
Yes, a leaseholder would generally need to apply for permission to install solar panels on the roof of a leasehold prope...
The benefits of a 999 year lease
A 999-year leasehold provides a very long-term leasehold interest in a property, which is close to being equivalent to o...
What are escalating ground rents?
Ground rents are annual payments made by a leaseholder (tenant) to a freeholder (Landlord) which are usually of a fixed ...
Trespass- What does it mean?
Trespass is a word that is used a lot in disputes between neighbours. “your dog has trespassed on my garden” or “Y...
Party Wall- Not always a celebration
Sometimes it’s a relief when you get neighbours who want to improve their property. Talking over the garden wall you f...
Private Client Solicitor or Cupid?
The rate of marriage has almost halved in the last 30 years, with the number of opposite sex marriages falling to its lo...
First-tier tribunal disallows insurance related services as service charge item
The case of Canary Riverside Estate LON/00BG/LSC/2019/0277 will be welcome reading for leaseholders that find themselves...
Save the date – F and G EPC ratings
In four days’ time, the rules will change for commercial properties. From 1 April 2023, it will be unlawful to continu...
New How to Rent Guide now available
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities released a new version of the How to Rent Guide on 24 March 202...