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Stamp Duty Land Tax and the Renters’ Rights Act: Will Renters have to pay Tax on Rent?

From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act (“RRA”) will take effect, marking the most significant overhaul of private renting…
3 months ago
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Tenant Power 2025: Overhauling Deposits, Pets & Hazard Response

Learn the other five critical updates – deposit caps, fair-access rules, pet permissions, Awaab’s Law extensions and a new ombudsman…
10 months ago
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Avoid the Traps in the Renters’ Rights Bill: A Landlord’s and Letting Agent’s Survival Guide

The Section 21 right to possession of a residential property is about to end. Below, we help you master the…
10 months ago
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Commercial Tenancy – Extending or Ending a Lease at the end of the Term

There are three main ways in which a business can occupy a property: Tenancy protected by the Landlord and Tenant…
1 year ago
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Occupation After Lease Expiry: Rights, Risks and Practical Steps for Landlords and Tenants

When a commercial lease or licence reaches the end of its fixed term, what happens next depends on the type…
1 year ago
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Understanding Commercial Property Occupation: Leases, Contracted-Out Tenancies and Licences

If you are a Landlord or Tenant of commercial premises, it’s important to understand the different ways a business can…
1 year ago
The Limits of Guarantor Liability: Lessons from Holme v Brunskill (1878)

The Limits of Guarantor Liability: Lessons from Holme v Brunskill (1878)

The question of whether a guarantor would still be liable after the end of the term of an assured shorthold…
2 years ago
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Residential Possession Proceedings: Answering Landlords’ common questions

If a landlord wants their property back and a tenant refuses to leave voluntarily, the landlord must follow the legal…
2 years ago
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Renters Reform Bill – Update following the General Election

2 years ago
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Overcoming Landlord Silence: The Vesting Order Approach

In the realm of property ownership, the concept of an absentee freeholder can present a unique set of challenges for…
2 years ago