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Refusal of CIL due to housing providers 106 agreement

Posted on 13th December 2021 in Affordable Housing

In this High Court case the judge stated that "whilst affordable housing is generally desirable in policy terms, it does not follow that more affordable housing is always desirable without limit".

Posted by

Alex McKerron

Associate & Chartered Legal Executive

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West Devon housing tenants could receive money if they downsize

Posted on 13th December 2021 in Affordable Housing

In a move to tackle a shortage of affordable housing for families, West Devon Borough councillors have backed a move which would give those living in rented properties thousands of pounds if they downsize.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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Who is exempt from residential property developer tax?

Posted on 08th November 2021 in Affordable Housing

On 8 October 2021, the government updated the draft legislation for the residential property developer tax (RPDT), which is to apply from 1 April 2022, to include an exemption for non-profit housing companies.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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What are the new building regulations?

Posted on 25th October 2021 in Affordable Housing

The Building Regulations etc (Amendment) (England) (No 2) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021/1392) were laid before Parliament on 15 December 2021 and come into force on 15 June 2022.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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Increase to Civil and Family court fees

Posted on 12th October 2021 in Affordable Housing

From 30 September 2021 certain Civil and Family Court fees in England and Wales will be increased.

Posted by

Megan Andrews

Paralegal

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Guide to the new Environment Act 2021

Posted on 11th October 2021 in Affordable Housing

On the 9 September 2021 the Environment Act 2021 became law and includes provisions to establish a set of statutory environmental principles and ensure environmental governance through an environmental watchdog, the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP). It also includes environmental provisions relating to waste, air, water and biodiversity.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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Notice periods revert to pre-pandemic requirements

Posted on 05th October 2021 in Affordable Housing

Residential landlords will be able to seek possession on pre-pandemic notice periods from 1 October 2021, but need to keep alert to changes as economic or public health challenges may see timelines extended once again to protect tenants. 

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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How can you deal with illegal or unauthorised encampments?

Posted on 20th July 2021 in Rural Property & Countryside Matters, Parks, Affordable Housing

As we move into the school holidays, we are seeing an increase in instructions for removing unauthorised encampments from land. Given the lack of affordable housing, traveller sites and, now, holiday accommodation in hot spot areas, we expect to see a big rise in unauthorised encampments across popular visitor sites.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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Court fee increase for possession claims

Posted on 25th May 2021 in Affordable Housing

From 18 May 2021 there will be an increase in the Court fee payable for the issue of an online possession claim through the possession claims online portal.

Posted by

Jenny Lloyd

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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What is the National Model Design Code?

Posted on 24th May 2021 in Planning and Licensing, Affordable Housing

Housing Minister Rt Hon Christopher Pincher has announced that a new National Model Design Code (NMDC) is being tested to make sure new developments are well-designed, fit in with local character and are locally-led.

Posted by

Amy Cater

Partner and Solicitor

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Guide to debt moratoriums

Posted on 12th May 2021 in Property Litigation, Affordable Housing

The 2020 Regulations will apply to most debts accrued before or after 4 May 2021 which include arrears of rent, whether that be due to benefits being used for something other than housing, there is an issue with a tenant’s benefits claim or a temporary reduction in income caused by Covid-19.

Posted by

Leah Skelley

Solicitor

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What is the residential developer tax?

Posted on 30th April 2021 in Affordable Housing

The proposed design of a new tax on the largest residential property developers set to raise at least £2 billion to help contribute to the cost of cladding remediation work was announced by the government. Ministers announced the new tax in February as part of a £5 billion package of remediation of unsafe cladding on high-rise residential buildings, alongside wider support.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor