The introduction of the Renters' Reform Bill (RRB) follows the government's 2019 manifesto pledge to reform the private rented sector.
Insights: Housing Development
Planning Speed Read – Planning in Purdah-tory and Appeals Updates
With local elections looming on 2 May this year, applicants for planning permission should expect delays in local planning authorities' decision making during April.
Social Housing Speed Read: Proposed Reforms to Social Housing Allocation
Following the introduction of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, a new government consultation was carried out, ending on 26 March and discussed proposed reforms to the way that social housing is allocated in England.
Social Housing Speed Read: The Revised Consumer Standards
Section 193 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (the HRA), as amended by the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, affords the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) the power to set consumer standards that registered providers are required to meet.
Biodiversity Net Gain: Costs in Monitoring your Gain
Following the passing of the Environment Act 2021 (Commencement No. 8 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2024 on 17 January, we now know that the mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain regime will take effect from 12 February 2024.
Mind the Gap! The Registration Gap: Does it Really Matter?
With anticipated timescales extending into 2025 for HM Land Registry to complete new applications, we discuss why it is important to consider this before completion of a transaction and what steps can be taken to mitigate the issues that may arise during the registration gap.
Shared Ownership Lease Update
Homes England have today announced changes to the annual rent review on Shared Ownership homes from RPI to CPI and they have issued a new suite of CPI-based model leases and amended KIDS forms to incorporate this and other changes.
