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Court of Appeal allows out of time Inheritance Act claim

The eagerly awaited Court of Appeal judgment in Cowan v Foreman [2019] EWCA Civ 1336 was handed down on 30 July 2019, confirming that Mrs Cowan can make a claim out of time, for reasonable provision from her husband’s estate.

Section 21 Reform: A return to the rent acts?

The balance of power shifts further towards residential tenants as proposals for radical leasehold reform march on.

Forsters’ Green Impact Group support charity Thames21 in River Lea clean-up

On 17 July, Forsters’ Green Impact Group embraced the sunny weather and headed up a troupe of keen environmentalists travelling east to the River Lea in Hackney.

What will a no-deal Brexit mean for employers in the hotel sector?

With Boris Johnson confirming that he would be prepared to leave the EU on 31 October 2019 without concluding a formal withdrawal agreement, now seems like a good time to consider what a ‘no-deal’ Brexit would mean for employers in the UK hotel sector and their European workforce.

Forsters CRE Cricket Day

On Thursday 4th July, Forsters CRE Cricket Club ("FCCC") made the journey over to Kew for the department’s annual cricket day. Blessed with glorious weather and a fantastic pitch, client teams The Crown Estate, Canmoor and La Salle completed the lineup and precisely on time at 11:21 the first ball was bowled.

Wellness in the BTR Sector- roundtable résumé

On 4 July, representatives from arguably the majority of the UK’s Build to Rent sector assembled at the offices of Ashurst for a roundtable to discuss “Beyond the Hype: The Real Importance of Wellness in the BTR Sector”. Here are some thoughts on a wide ranging discussion (held under Chatham House Rules).

New proposed on-site affordable housing requirement for central London hotels

Westminster City Council has launched its formal Regulation 19 consultation on its draft City Plan. This follows its informal Regulation 18 consultation at the end of last year which saw questions raised by the hotel industry and other property professionals over the viability and practicality of proposed on-site affordable housing as part of new hotels in Westminster.

Delivering more and better homes across the UK – 4 key takeaways

Thank you to Movers and Shakers for a great event on the sunny morning of the 5th July. The property industry is united on the need to deliver more housing and fast! A collaborative discussion between public and private sector.

Here are some key takeaways which resonated with us:

BTR Annual Bisnow Conference: key highlights

Weren't at the BTR Annual Bisnow Conference? Here’s what you need to know.

Judge rules that parties cannot be forced to engage in alternative dispute resolution procedures

Lomax v Lomax [2019] EWHC 1267 (Fam), Parker J has ruled that she cannot order the parties to engage in ENE or FDR procedures where one party objects to doing so.