Since the tragic Grenfell Tower fire, it has become clear that many recently constructed or refurbished residential buildings, particularly taller buildings, are unsafe and require urgent and substantial remedial action. But the issue is not limited to residential buildings. It can equally apply to commercial buildings with cladding and there have been particular issues with student accommodation and hotels.
Read moreNon-resident SDLT will apply a 2% SDLT surcharge on English residential property purchased on or after 1 April 2021 by a non-UK resident. In this article, we explain what this new surcharge is, when this change will apply, who will be affected and how.
Read moreOn 7 January 2021, MHCLG issued an Announcement setting out initial government thinking on the Law Commission's Reports on enfranchisement valuation. This was followed by a Statement in Parliament from Robert Jenrick MP, Secretary of State, on 11 January 2021 which has clarified some of the uncertainties from the initial Announcement.
Read moreToday the Supreme Court found substantially in favour of the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA"), and in turn, policyholders (including tenants and possibly landlords) in the business interruption insurance test case relating to losses suffered due to the pandemic.
Read moreWith England now having entered a third indefinite lockdown, employers should think about the steps they can take to ensure their employees remain engaged, motivated and healthy whilst working from home. We have set out some thoughts on how employers can look to achieve this below.
Read moreSince the tragic Grenfell Tower fire on 14 June 2017, it has become clear that many residential buildings are unsafe and require urgent and substantial remedial action. Grenfell Tower had Aluminium Composite Material ("ACM") cladding but many other cladding systems, as well as insulation and other materials making up the external walls, have now been found to also be combustible and unsafe. Moreover, many buildings have been built without adequate cavity barriers to stop the spread of fire.
Read moreCGT is a tax on the gain in value made when an individual disposes of a capital asset such as a residential property. Tax Partner, Elizabeth Small and Associate, Oliver Claridge discuss.
Read moreAs more and more insolvencies occur due to Covid-19 and market conditions, Directors are going to be under even more detailed scrutiny as to their actions, particularly where any distribution has been made in recent times.
Read moreThe long-cherished dream of many people, i.e. cashing in the South London three-bed semi and buying the gorgeous villa with sea views (and good broadband) before retirement, is now a tangible possibility – or is it?
Read moreThe case of Altera Voyageur tells us that although getting the drafting 100% accurate should still be the quintessential goal, a worked example may help inform the parties (not to mention the Courts) of the intention of those involved.
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