Shared Ownership: The Way to Affordable Homeownership
Shared Ownership: The Way to Affordable HomeOwnership Youssef HammoudaTrainee Solicitor 1. Historical Background The Shared ownership scheme (also known as part buy, part rent) was introduced in the 1980s via the Housing Act 1980 “the Act”, with the purpose of helping people who were in housing need and could not afford to buy one, people […]
Understanding Section 8 Notices Under the UK Housing Act 1988
Understanding Section 8 Notices Under the UK Housing Act 1988 Omar KhattabInternational Associate Introduction Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 is a key legal mechanism that enables landlords in England and Wales to seek possession of their property based on specific grounds. Unlike a Section 21 “no-fault” eviction notice, a Section 8 notice requires […]
ID Verification at Companies House Will Soon Be Mandatory:Here’s What You Need to Know
ID Verification at Companies House Will Soon Be Mandatory:Here’s What You Need to Know Farida HashimTrainee Solicitor Big changes are coming to Companies House. Starting in 2025, identity verification will become a legal requirement for many people involved with UK companies. Whether you’re a director, a person with significant control (PSC), or an authorised agent, […]
What Happens to Property Owned by a Dissolved Company in the UK?
What Happens to Property Owned By a Dissolved Company in the UK? Farida HashimTrainee Solicitor When a company in the UK is dissolved, whether voluntarily by its members, struck off the Companies Register by Companies House, or as a result of liquidation, one major concern arises: what happens to its assets, particularly property registered under […]
Islamic Sharia Mortgages Guide
Islamic Sharia Mortgages Guide Youssef HamoudaTrainee Solicitor Overview of Islamic Sharia Mortgages in Islamic Finance Islamic Finance is a term used when referring to financial transactions that are compliant with the basic principles of Islamic law (Sharia). Products and services in Islamic finance are therefore sometimes referred to as “Sharia compliant”. For many Muslims in […]
Key Aspects in Changing the Use of Commercial Property
Key Aspects in Changing the Use of Commercial Property Youssef HammoudaTrainee Solicitor The commercial property landscape is continuously evolving, driven by shifts in market demand, and economic trends. Landlords and tenants face major challenges when they change a property’s use. These changes require thorough financial planning and compliance checks. This article explores key accounting considerations […]
Tax Pros and Cons of Purchasing Property Through a Limited Company – Is It Still Worth It in 2025?
Tax Pros and Cons of Purchasing Property Through a Limited Company – Is It Still Worth It in 2025? Abdelrahman AbdeltawabTrainee Solicitor The UK’s buy-to-let market continues to show resilience, even as regulatory changes and tax reforms squeeze individual landlords’ profit margins. One strategy growing in popularity is purchasing property through a limited company structure. […]
Understanding Residential Lease Extensions in the UK
Understanding Residential Lease Extensions in the UK Youssef HammoudaTrainee Solicitor Overview – Understanding Residential Lease Extensions Under the Law of Property Act 1925, property ownership can be divided into two main categories: freehold and leasehold properties. Freehold is the closest thing to absolute ownership as it gives the holder the right to occupy an estate […]
Article on Section 21 Notice
Article on Section 21 Notice Farida HashimTrainee Solicitor What is a section 21 notice? A section 21 notice lets landlords evict tenants on assured shorthold tenancies, even without tenant faults. This is the reason it’s called a no-fault eviction. Landlords can use it after a fixed-term tenancy ends, during a tenancy if a break clause […]
Classes of Titles
Classes of Titles Farida HashimTrainee Solicitor Introduction When you encounter a title register, particularly in section B, you’ll notice the term “class of title.” This classification reflects the Land Registry’s confidence level in establishing ownership during property registration. There are three classes of titles, with an additional title for leasehold properties only. They are absolute […]
