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Guide to Help to Build scheme

Posted on 26th April 2021 in Affordable Housing

For many homebuyers, the idea of building your own home may seem an unrealistic prospect. Difficulties obtaining mortgage finance and a lack of funds for upfront costs mean that perhaps in the past this has been an option limited to wealthier buyers.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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What is the new Housing Possession Mediation Service?

Posted on 19th April 2021 in Affordable Housing

Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (‘ADR’) where an independent person, the mediator, helps both sides of a dispute come to an agreement. 

Posted by

Jessica Whittick

Solicitor

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Homes England strategic partnerships applications

Posted on 09th April 2021 in Affordable Housing

With Homes England opening bidding for new strategic partnerships as part of the Government’s Affordable Homes Programme (2021-2026), it is a pivotal time for affordable housing providers planning their development programmes for the next 5 years. Bidders have until noon on 18 May 2021 to submit their proposal online.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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Affordable Housing legislation update 2021

Posted on 10th March 2021 in Affordable Housing

Stephen Burtchaell, head of our Affordable Housing team, gives an update on the latest Housing laws.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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Top 5 opportunities and challenges for Affordable Housing in 2021

Posted on 01st February 2021 in Affordable Housing

What are the top 5 opportunities and challenges for Affordable Housing in 2021?

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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Is there a shortage of affordable housing in England?

Posted on 16th September 2020 in Affordable Housing

A recent BBC News article brings acutely into focus the desperate shortage of affordable housing in England.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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Reactivation notice and possession proceedings update

Posted on 16th September 2020 in Affordable Housing, Coronavirus Pandemic

Yesterday, the government released their own Reactivation Notice.  Also yesterday, the Master of the Rolls (the most senior judge in England), released the final version of the guidance to courts on how possession proceedings will resume and be conducted following the lifting of the stay.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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End of possession proceedings

Posted on 30th July 2020 in Affordable Housing

With the stay in possession proceedings ending on 24 August 2020 there is renewed uncertainty for the future.

Posted by

Jenny Lloyd

Senior Associate & Solicitor

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What impact do housing associations have on local communities?

Posted on 10th July 2020 in Affordable Housing

Rural communities have felt the impact of Coronavirus and lockdown often more dramatically than more urbanised areas. With local businesses being the main focus point for employment and community, the loss of income and closing of them has hit local people the hardest.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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Do the Land Registry accept electronic signatures?

Posted on 10th July 2020 in Affordable Housing

Nearly two decades after the technology was approved in legislation, HM Land Registry has revealed plans to accept digital signatures to execute deeds.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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Guide to the Green Homes Grant

Posted on 09th July 2020 in Affordable Housing

The Green Homes Grant scheme sees the Government plan to provide households with up to £5,000 from September to make their homes more environmentally friendly.

Posted by

Stephen Burtchaell

Partner and Solicitor

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Social Housings recovery plans

Posted on 03rd July 2020 in Affordable Housing, Coronavirus Pandemic

In a speech on 30th June Boris Johnson launched his ‘build, build, build’ approach to social and economic recovery included a significant focus on housing.

Posted by

Catriona Yates

Senior Associate & Solicitor