Residential Property
Updated government how to rent guidance: What…
On March 24, 2023, the government released the latest version of How to Rent: the checklist for renting in England. The guidance provides residential tenants an outline regarding their rights…
New fire safety regulations – your responsibilities…
David Edwards and Terry Griffin from Harrison Drury’s regulatory and compliance team highlight the latest regulations that have come into force following the recommendations of the Independent Grenfell Tower Inquiry,…
Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy – the…
A recent County Court judgment suggests that to serve a valid section 21 notice, a gas safety certificate will need be provided to the tenant before the tenancy commences. Zoe…
Mixed-use Stamp Duty Land Tax: When can…
Lucy Beachell from Harrison Drury’s rural sector team outlines how different approaches to purchasing rural property can reduce the stamp duty land tax liability. He also reinforces the importance in…
Residential landlords update: Prepare now to reactivate…
Hayley Bamber, of Harrison Drury’s property litigation team, explains what landlords need to be aware of after the introduction of new legislation and updated Practice Direction 55C. On 26 March,…
How will the stamp duty holiday work?
The government has announced a temporary holiday on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on the first £500,000 of all residential property purchases across England and Northern Ireland – a huge…
Managing residential lettings on rural properties
Lucy Beachell from our commercial property team highlights how the recent tightening of regulations to prevent the letting of ‘sub-standard’ properties affects farm tenancies and rural residential lettings. The let…
Providing independent legal advice during the coronavirus…
Lucy Beachell, solicitor in Harrison Drury’s commercial property team outlines the reasons for independent legal advice and how the firm is making this possible during the coronavirus pandemic. The coronavirus…
Coronavirus: Guidance and support for homebuyers and…
Jody Proudman, of Harrison Drury’s property litigation team, and Jackie Bate, from the commercial property team offer guidance for residential developers and people buying or selling private residential homes during…
Paving the way to land ownership: Recent…
Solicitor Jody Proudman, from Harrison Drury’s property litigation team, considers the implications of the Court of Appeal decision in the Thorpe v Frank case, and how it may affect future…
What does the Right to Rent court…
Following a significant decision of the High Court regarding private rental properties, Harrison Drury’s Residential Property team looks at the ‘Right to Rent’ scheme and what it could mean for…
