Today marked the King’s first opening of Parliament. Within his speech new leasehold reform was detailed in line with the proposed Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill (the Bill) expected to be brought to Parliament in the coming months.

Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.

On 26 October 2023 the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill 2022-23 (LURA 2023) received Royal Assent. In our latest insight our experts outline the changes LURA will have specifically on planning and housing.

On the 12 October 2023, Homes England updated the shared ownership model leases, making a shift on the rent calculation from previous reviews based on Retail Price Index (RPI) to Consumer Price Index (CPI) .

The government has scrapped the requirement for all new private rental properties to have an EPC rating of C, but the government is still committed to launching a consultation on MEES in the social housing sector in early 2024.

In the recent Insight Report 15 the Housing Ombudsman Service has highlighted two conclusions relating to social landlords’ handling of gas safety testing. In this insight we outline the key themes and learnings from the insights shared by HOS.

Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.

RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) has caused significant disruption to the start of the new school year with over 100 schools having to shut this week. RAAC now poses a similar threat to Registered Providers and local authorities.

In a ground-breaking development, the Court of Appeal has delivered a game-changing policy directive with far-reaching implications for the construction industry.

Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.

The Building Safety Act 2022 represents a significant milestone in the UK’s commitment to enhance building safety standards, particularly in the aftermath of the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in 2017.

For both sets of model leases there are Key Information Documents (KIDs) for shared owners that landlords are required to provide to purchasers. This insight discusses the background of KIDs and who should provide them.