There have been recent cases which emphasise the importance of ensuring that the terms of the lease are properly considered in relation to service charge collection and that statutory requirements are met. The Upper Tribunal has also made interesting observations on apportionment of service charges within a lease 1. A clause provided for management to
In these difficult economic times, it remains the ambition of most people to own their own home. Housing Associations have worked with governments for many years now to provide schemes to assist first time buyers to get onto the Property Ladder. These schemes have taken various forms over time but the aim remains the same
The Localism Act (which amends the Housing Act 2004) received Royal Assent on 15 November 2011 and is thought likely to come into force in April 2012. The most significant changes are: The time period for complying with the initial requirements of a scheme and providing the prescribed information is to be extended from 14
