Category Archives: Residential Property

If you have a rental property in Wales then read this

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Sam Hutchinson

It has now been 6 months since the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 came into force and the time-limits affecting the terms of existing ASTs on Welsh properties has now come to an end. In particular, landlords should be mindful …

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Landlord and Tenant Round Up

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Sam Hutchinson

We finally have some solid news on the Renters (Reform) Bill 2023 which was put before Parliament this week. As anticipated the Bill proposes the abolition of Assured Shorthold Tenancies and S21 Notices which will have far reaching consequences for …

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Welsh Tenancy Update

Posted on March 30, 2023 by Sam Hutchinson

As of the 1st December 2022, new laws on residential tenancies in Wales came into force which will impact landlords in obtaining possession of their properties.  Previously, England and Wales had largely the same requirements for both granting and terminating …

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Section 21 Procedure

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Sam Hutchinson

If you are a landlord it is likely that you’ll seek to evict your tenants at some point whether this is due to rent arrears, selling the property or wishing to use the property as your own home. Section 21 …

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Energy Performance Certificates in 2023: an Update

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Sam Hutchinson

The Energy Performance Certificate regulations are changing. Here’s what you need to know as a buy-to-let landlord.  By way of background, an Energy Performance Certificate (or “EPC” for short) is intended to promote the energy efficiency of buildings in England …

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Property – Times Change and Antique Restrictive Covenants Become Obsolete

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

Antique restrictive covenants are found in the title deeds of many period properties and can have a deadening effect on development opportunities. However, as an Upper Tribunal (UT) ruling showed, they are not written in stone. A large suburban house …

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Our 5th year as members of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP)

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

Storrar Cowdry are delighted to be entering their 5th year as members of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP). They are proud to be a part of this organisation which is at the forefront of leasehold reform and which …

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Landlord and Tenant Spring Round Up

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

The snowdrops are out and the crocus are peeking through in the garden indicating that we are heading towards spring so now is a good time to take a look at what is happening in the residential landlord and tenant …

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Deeds of Variation – can a will be changed after death?

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Sam Hutchinson

Under current rules in England and Wales, you can redirect your inheritance to another person in certain circumstances. A Deed of Variation is a formal document in which you can state that your inheritance should not come to you but …

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Is commonhold going to become commonplace?

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Sam Hutchinson

In 2002 the Government introduced Commonhold, nearly 20 years later, and with only a handful of blocks of flats owned and managed in this way, the plan is to replace the much vilified leasehold ownership with … Commonhold.  Yes that …

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