02 Jul 2020
Since working from home has become "the new norm", we've been asked to consider whether the use of digital transaction platforms and e-signatures is appropriate for executing deeds. In addition, whilst social distancing continues, can witnessing of signatures be done remotely? On 18…
Housing & Regeneration
24 Jun 2020
On 8 June 2020, the rules on travel changed, bringing in the obligation on individuals to provide details of their journey to the UK, contact details and where they will be staying. In addition, individuals travelling/ returning to the UK will be expected to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. This…
Housing & Regeneration
22 Jun 2020
Vacant Building Credit (VBC) is a policy that entitles developers to a financial credit in relation to the affordable housing contribution. The calculation is set out in the Planning Practice Guidance as "the equivalent of the gross floorspace of any relevant vacant buildings being brought back…
Housing & Regeneration
08 Jun 2020
The Coronavirus Act 2020 ('the Act') came into force on 25 March 2020 following a swift passage through Parliament. The Act contains numerous emergency powers to enable public bodies to respond to the Coronavirus pandemic. Schedule 29 to the Coronavirus Act 2020, named 'Residential…
Housing & Regeneration
01 Jun 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is presenting the housing sector with complex issues as urgent decisions need to be made by decision-makers. In these unprecedented times, RPs are exploring changes to the way in which decisions are taken to reduce the risk of infection while ensuring that executives, directors…
Housing & Regeneration
01 Jun 2020
Building , who provide information and intelligence to the construction industry, have reported that developers are calling for planning rules to be loosened due to the coronavirus pandemic, which could affect affordable housing. The London Property Alliance, real estate representatives, have…
Housing & Regeneration
01 Jun 2020
Whilst we are in the midst of a pandemic and the country is in lockdown, everyone has been advised to stay at home wherever possible. For many, this means that they are living and working from their homes. The majority of those asked would likely list access to gardens and open spaces as being crucial…
Housing & Regeneration
01 Jun 2020
With the lockdown starting to ease and plans in place for how we can get back to normal, we need to be mindful that things will not be the same or 'business as usual' for quite some time. There is a lot to be considered in the near future and as for the construction sector in particular,…
Housing & Regeneration
01 Jun 2020
As you all know by now the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 came into force on 26 March 2020. Since this time all possession proceedings, and all proceedings seeking to enforce an order for possession have been stayed for 90 days with any new Notices of Seeking Possession and Section 21 Notices…
Housing & Regeneration
28 May 2020
The current pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty for business and lenders alike, although now there has been some recent positive coverage regarding the finances of registered providers of social housing (RPs). Fitch Ratings , who provide credit ratings, commentary and research, have reported…
Housing & Regeneration
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