The NHQB is an independent body established in February 2021 for the purposes of developing a framework to oversee reforms in the build quality of new homes and the customer service provided by housebuilders in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and
More about New homes quality board (nhqb) code of practiceAt the termination of a lease, it is not uncommon for a landlord to find that their tenant has left behind their belongings. This can be especially inconvenient where the landlord needs the premises cleared, whether for re-letting, development or
More about Back to basics – What to do about left-behind goodsWe have probably all spent more time behind our own front doors in the last 18 months than we would have liked. Stepping out and onto the pavement – or indeed waltzing in through the door of the workplace, coffee
More about Crossing the threshold: How to deal with unregistered land between your property and the public highwayDear Ben, We have a tenant whose five year lease comes to an end in 2022. We have agreed with the tenant to extend its occupation at the premises for a further two years. We want to document this extension in
More about Dear BenWhen dealing with real estate, intellectual property (IP) may be at the bottom of the ladder, or not even a consideration. However, IP plays a role in all business operations, including real estate, and there are a number of IP
More about Intellectual property – What is it and why do we need it?In the recent High Court case of Stonecrest Marble Ltd v Shepherds Bush Housing Association Ltd [2021] EWHC 2621 (Ch), a landlord was not liable for the repair of a blocked drainpipe despite the fact that this blockage caused water
More about The big implications of a small blockageQ: Please tell us a little bit about your career?I qualified as a solicitor in 1980. I have spent the majority of my career working for a well known Bristol firm of solicitors, where I was an equity partner, the
More about Profile -Richard BouldingWe are seeing a significant increase in the number of member complaints against trustees relating to pension scams. There is no doubt that these scams can be devastating to members and often leave individuals financially destitute in their final years.
More about Part 1 – Transfer regulations – Do they provide enough protection?