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Right to Rent: Fines Update

Right to Rent: Fines Update

Landlords must undertake Right to Rent checks under the Immigration Act 2014. Fines for failing to carry out checks have recently increased substantially. Landlords with no previous breaches face fines of £5000 per lodger or £10,000 per tenant and those with previous breaches, £10,000 per lodger and £20,000 per tenant. Find out ... Continue reading
All Change at Companies House as the Implementation of the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act Begins

All Change at Companies House as the Implementation of the Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act Begins

The Economic Crime & Corporate Transparency Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 26 October 2023 and represents the biggest reform to Companies House since it was created in 1884. Changes will come into force throughout 2024 and 2025, beginning in March 2024. Here's what's happening. Continue reading
Renters Reform Bill Update - Are We Nearly There Yet?

Renters Reform Bill Update - Are We Nearly There Yet?

In its recent White Paper on rental reform, the Government proposed the abolition of s21 no fault evictions and fixed term residential tenancies. The Renters Reform Bill has done just that, putting more reliance on s8 of the Housing Act 1988 and expanding its grounds for evictions. What will this mean for landlords and tenants? Continue reading
Proposed reforms for the private rented sector: An update on the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee’s Report

Proposed reforms for the private rented sector: An update on the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee’s Report

The UK Government seeks to provide a fairer balance between the interests of landlords and tenants. Do their proposed reforms achieve this goal? Continue reading
Landlord and Agent News - Updated “How to Rent - The Checklist for Renting in England” Booklet

Landlord and Agent News - Updated “How to Rent - The Checklist for Renting in England” Booklet

Eight years ago, rules were introduced making it mandatory to provide tenants with a range of information at the start of a new tenancy. This includes the Government’s “How to Rent” booklet, which was updated in March 2023. Read more about the changes to the booklet here. Continue reading
IR35 Rules - As Clear as Mud?

IR35 Rules - As Clear as Mud?

Since their introduction in 2000, the IR35 rules have been changed on a number of occasions, most recently in 2017 and 2021. Frequent changes, flip-flopping, excessive complexity, and a lack of clarity has caused much confusion for businesses. Read on to help clear things up. Continue reading
How to Report a Data Breach

How to Report a Data Breach

Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, if you suffer a personal data breach, you must carry out an assessment and may need to report the breach to the ICO. Find out more about the circumstances, how to report breaches, and the possible consequences. Continue reading

Top Legal Tips for Startup Businesses

When starting out in business there are many decisions to be made, some of which can have a significant impact on the success of the new venture. Legal issues are particularly important, and entrepreneurs should spend some time considering this aspect. In this post, we will examine some of the legal decisions facing new business ... Continue reading

Ground Rents Abolished for New Long Residential Leases

From 30 June 2022, anyone buying a new long residential lease in England or Wales (which has been granted for a premium) will not be charged ground rents under the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022.Ground rents are often found in long leases (granted for a term of more than 21 years) and are annual payments a tenant must m ... Continue reading

The Register of Overseas Entities – Buying Land in the UK

New Registration Requirements for Overseas Entities Buying Land in the UKFor several years, the UK government has sought to cut property fraud and money laundering activity in the UK. One key element they have focused on is making the ownership of property in the UK more transparent. Overseas entities have sought to invest in pr ... Continue reading

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