intouch

Spring 2025

Welcome to the Spring 2025 edition of intouch!

In this edition, we take a look at the impact the impending stamp duty deadline has had on a buoyant property market and how we’re able to help you as transaction numbers continue to increase. We also focus on the subject of leasehold reform, and how defects in a lease continue to present issues for buyers and lenders alike.

Our two claims case studies illustrate that claims can be triggered for any number of reasons, and often many years after the policy has been issued. And in Ask the Experts, we answer a question about our historic rent charge policy, in light of the of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024. Plus, you won't want to miss our fantastic competition to win a pair of Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones!

If you'd like to talk to us about any of the topics discussed in our articles, or to simply find out more about our products and services, call 01603 617617 or email enquiries@cli.co.uk.

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Countdown to stamp duty deadline

What a difference a year makes. The cautious optimism that greeted the arrival of 2024 is in stark contrast to the buoyant start that the UK housing market has made this year.

The beginning of the end for leasehold?

The current Government has published their proposal to phase out leasehold ownership, but the timetable for reform looks set to take years, not months. And with around five million existing leasehold properties in England and Wales, issues relating to defects in a lease will continue to present problems for buyers and their lenders for some time.