Service charges are one of the most common causes of tension between landlords and leaseholders. In most cases, the dispute is not about whether costs have been incurred, but whether those costs can be recovered lawfully, fairly and without escalating into a formal challenge. From a legal perspective, the position is clear. Your ability to…
A significant proportion of people in the UK still do not have a Will. Recent figures from the Money and Pension Service suggest that somewhere between 47 per cent and 59per cent of adults have not made one, with some reports putting the figure closer to two thirds of the UK’s population. That equates to…
When your business is growing, confidential information becomes an asset in its own right, whether it is customer data, supplier terms, systems and processes, all of these and more can be commercially sensitive. If that information is misused or shared improperly, the fallout can be immediate, leading to lost revenue, weakened negotiating position or a…
For many landlords, the decision to sell a property portfolio is no longer driven solely by market conditions or personal circumstances. Recent changes announced in the Autumn Budget, alongside higher borrowing costs, increased regulatory pressure and ongoing reform of the private rented sector in the new Renters’ Rights Act, are prompting many property owners to…
