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In a recent development, tens of thousands of businesses are facing the risk of missing out on crucial Research and Development (R&D) tax relief due to new pre-registration requirements. Accounting and Business advisors Whitley Stimpson say the changes, implemented by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), aim to prevent abuse of the system and frivolous claims, but many businesses are unaware of the impact. Businesses must now pre-register their intention to make a claim within six months of their financial year e

Significant potential changes to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill were reported over the weekend, which will effectively ‘water down’ the Bill. The Bill proposed to reduce the ground rents to ‘a peppercorn’ (ie zero) which led to resistance from the Treasury due to the impact on pension and insurance funds. Consequently, we understand, it will be announced this week that ground rents will now be capped at £250 and phased out over at least 20 years. The change is due to be incorporated via an amendme

Tenants in privately rented properties have several rights to cover themselves from unfair evictions, rent increases and more. This guide covers the key tenant rights for those living in England and Wales that everyone should be aware of. Currently, a landlord must give tenants two months’ written notice once their fixed-term tenancy has come to an end. The landlord must be able to prove grounds for eviction in court if they want you to move out before your tenancy ends and also give notice using the pres

In a decisive move to transform the landscape of invoice management in the property industry, Block Debt emerges as a beacon of positive change.  Set on the dual cause of improving cash flow for suppliers and celebrating ethical payment practices, Block Debt brings some positivity to credit control in the leasehold sector. Founded by Matthew Callaghan, a seasoned credit controller, Block Debt stands firm on the foundation of fairness and efficiency. While catering to the long-standing concerns of both ind

The latest research by HomeOwners Alliance shows that more than more than half (54%) of homeowners with adult children have or expect to help their children financially to buy a home. But homeowning parents worry about the prospects of their adult children who do not currently own their home being able to buy. Amongst home owning parents with adult children who do not own their home: ●     59% worry about their children’s chances of owning in the future ●     Half (50%) wish they could provide more financ

Residential property debt collection specialist, Realty Law Limited, has been strengthened by the appointment of a new head of residential litigation. Monica Duggal is a property litigation lawyer with more than 16 years’ experience in the property management sector. A former in-house solicitor for one of the UK’s largest managing agents, Monica has held positions with several other managing agents, and a leading developer and asset management firm. More recently she was head of litigation at a priv

Business owners registered for VAT are being reminded to make sure they file their returns and pay on time or face falling foul of new penalties introduced by HMRC. A scheme introduced last year is based on a points system – if you exceed the points for the firm’s filing period you will be fined and charged interest. Jonathan Walton, director at chartered accountants and business advisors Whitley Stimpson said: “The new system is designed to help those businesses who occasionally miss a payment, but it cr

The latest industry research by property development appraisal software, APRAO, has found that new-build house price premiums climbed to their highest in a decade last year, following four consecutive years of decline.  APRAO analysed Gov house price data on both existing and new-build properties over the last decade, looking at the house price premium commanded by new homes and how this premium has changed.  The research shows that across Britain, the average new-build commanded a premium of 29.9% in 202

Impero Facilities are delighted to announce their latest triumph: securing a new contract with Savills for Elephant Park in London. Frank Somma, Non-Executive Director at Impero Facilities said: "Under this contract, we will provide a comprehensive array of planned and reactive HVAC services tailored to meet the unique needs of our esteemed client." "Following a remarkably prosperous 2023, this milestone serves as further validation of our unwavering commitment to excellence and our unparalleled exp

Sophia Swain has joined Leaders Romans Group (LRG) as the company’s first Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The board-level appointment is recognition of LRG’s continued prioritisation of digital communication across all elements of the Group. It is a newly created role and not yet common across the property industry. Sophia’s most recent role was Head of Digital Delivery at professional services specialist LRQA and prior to that, LRQA’s parent company Lloyds Register. In this role she managed the transitio

Georgia Ball has been admitted to the roll of solicitors after completing her training contract with PMLS.   As a trainee solicitor, she specialised in litigated leasehold matters together with enfranchisement, right to manage and lease variations.  The 25-year-old was also a finalist in the ‘rising star’ category at the Enfranchisement and Right to Manage Awards (ERMAs) 2023.  She was highly commended.  She will now focus on litigation for the award-winning firm, including court and tribunal proceedings.

MRI Software, a global leader in real estate software solutions, announces today a strategic partnership with EDW Technology’s TEAM Energy, a leading multidisciplinary energy and sustainability consultancy. The partnership will offer end-to-end energy management for UK businesses, institutions and government organisations to boost savings and support zero carbon initiatives. The agreement sees TEAM Energy replacing its existing solution with MRI Energy invoice validation. The offering, which ensures accur