Permitted development rights – what are new allowances for residential and commercial buildings?
20/07/20
To address the ongoing issue of the UK’s housing shortage, the government has announced the extension of permitted development rights, speeding up the development process. We explore these initiatives and what they mean for registered providers (RPs).
Court clarifies disclosure obligation to non-parties
20/07/20
The Supreme Court case of Cape Intermediate Holdings Ltd v Graham Dring... clarified the approach to be taken towards a non-party’s access to court records under Civil Procedure Rule 5.4C.
Gearing up for the resumption of possession cases – part 1
20/07/20
We review the latest developments to social housing providers preparing for the anticipated lifting of the stay on possession proceedings: the new Practice Direction on dealing with possession cases and the opening of Nightingale Courts.
Housing case law - July 2020
14/07/20
Read our monthly housing case law update, which includes recent cases from courts in England and Wales that are relevant to the #ukhousing sector.
Build, Build, Build!
13/07/20
As a result of COVID-19, Boris Johnson has put forward his ‘New Deal’ to boost the struggling UK economy and to address the ongoing issue of the UK’s housing shortage. We set out the new measures and investments of the deal and what they mean for RPs.
Is the stay that stayed longer to stay no more?
13/07/20
In just over six weeks’ time, it is expected that the stay on possession proceedings, initially imposed by CPR PD 51Z until 25 June 2020 and then extended by CPR 55.29 until 23 August 2020, will be lifted. We explain what this means for RPs.
Blog
COVID-19: contractual consequences
10/07/20
COVID-19 has already caused significant and widespread issues for healthcare providers and businesses, many of whom have simply been unable to perform their contractual obligations.
Blog
New economic plan for the UK - highlights for the housing sector
08/07/20
Rishi Sunak announced his much-trailed plans earlier today, with a focus on stimulating the economy following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19: Top tips for remote inquest hearings
07/07/20
As we see the re-opening of Coroners’ courts following the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue our series of inquest-related insights with our top tips for partially remote inquest hearings.
Confidentiality guidance changes: national consultation launched on revised Caldicott Principles and arrangements
01/07/20
The National Data Guardian launched a consultation on the future Caldicott Principles and extending the need to appoint ‘Caldicott Guardians’ across all organisations in health and adult social care. We explain the consultation’s scope and how to respond.
The Code of Practice for commercial property relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic and the extension on forfeiture
01/07/20
The government has extended the regulations protecting commercial tenants from eviction to 30 September, and also produced the Code of Practice for commercial property relationships during COVID-19. We set out what the extension and code mean for RPs.
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Anti-social behaviour (ASB) after lockdown
25/06/20
This short video highlights a number of key areas for social housing providers to consider after the ease of the COVID-19 lockdown—exploring case management principles, discussions around risk assessments, tools and powers and preparing for change.