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Leasehold Reform January 2025: Abolition of the Two Year Requirement
05/02/25
Leaseholders no longer need to have owned their property for at least 2 years to qualify for a statutory lease extension or to initiate an enfranchisement claim to acquire the freehold.
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Reforms to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
30/01/25
The Law Commission is currently staging a consultation in relation to Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
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Security charging
30/01/25
High interest rates led to a reduced immediate need for security across the sector in 2024 –a trend that we expect to be turned on its head in 2025.
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Finance
30/01/25
The financial environment in 2024 continued to be challenging for registered providers.
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Housing Forward View 2025
30/01/25
In this Housing Forward View, our experts consider the pressing issues for the housing sector in 2025.
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Shared Ownership
30/01/25
You may have heard of the Shared Ownership Code (the “Code”), which is currently being piloted by a number of organisations who offer shared ownership homes.
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Construction
30/01/25
2025 is set to be a vociferous year for construction & building safety law reform.
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Governance
30/01/25
We have had another significant year for the regulation of Registered Providers (RPs) in 2024.
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Housing case alert: December 2024 - January 2025
24/01/25
Our team of housing specialists are pleased to share the latest cases and court decision updates that have taken place in recent months. Each case is explained thoroughly to help you support your tenants in the best way possible. 
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The Law Commission Consultation: changes to proposals on open membership and removing exempt charity status
24/01/25
The Law Commission recently consulted on proposed changes to the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.
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Homes England launches Section 106 Affordable Housing Clearing Service
06/01/25
Homes England recently launched a new Section 106 Affordable Housing Clearing Service to increase RPs and local authorities’ (LAs) interest in purchasing section 106 affordable homes in England.
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Remediation Acceleration Plan: key implications for Registered Providers and developers
16/12/24
On 2 December 2024, the Government introduced the "Remediation Acceleration Plan" outlining a set of measures aimed at speeding up the remediation of buildings with unsafe cladding, particularly high-rise properties.