Insight
New Homes Warranties: when does the ‘clock’ start ticking for insolvency claims?
15/08/24
The recent judgement in Peabody Trust v National House-Building Council [2024] EWHC 2063 (TCC) highlights the important distinction on when the “clock” starts ticking when bringing a claim under the Limitation Act.
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Supreme Court clarifies that a collateral warranty is not a ‘construction contract’
07/08/24
The judgment in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP was delivered by the Supreme Court on 9 July 2024. This insight discusses the ramifications of the judgment, and the subsequent considerations for beneficiaries of collateral warranties.
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National Planning Policy Framework Reforms Consultation: the impact on affordable housing
02/08/24
The Government has published proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and is seeking public input on these changes.
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Housing Case Law – June & July 2024
29/07/24
Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
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High-Rise Buildings: the gateways regime and considerations for building contracts
25/07/24
In part 2 of Dame Hackitt’s report “Building a Safer Future- Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety” a new legislative regime of ‘gateways’ was proposed.
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The Regulator of Social Housing’s Consumer Regulation Review 2023-24
19/07/24
The Regulator of Social Housing has published its latest consumer regulation review. In this insights we outlines the four most important themes coming out of the review.
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A Code of Governance for For-Profit RPs
17/07/24
The British Property Federation (BPF) have recently introduced a code of governance (the Code) aimed at for-profit registered providers (FPRPs).
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Retrofitting costs and land development
10/07/24
We consider development as a method of raising finance which is particularly important because of the serious financial pressures Registered Providers (RPs) currently face.
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New Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves reveals plans to get Britain building
08/07/24
Labour have promised to provide “the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation”.
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Portfolio transactions in a changing landscape: what you need to know
02/07/24
In this insight, we consider portfolio transactions in more detail.
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Quarter Day: leasehold and freehold management newsletter (June 2024)
01/07/24
The new ‘Quarter Day’ leasehold and freehold management newsletter covers the most interesting, landmark or quirky cases of the preceding quarter plus any notable changes in the law.
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Impact of the new Valuation Rotation Rules on Registered Providers - Q&A
28/06/24
A Q&A with an expert from JLL around the new valuation rotation rules for registered providers: