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It was with great sadness that we heard of the untimely death of Stephen Knafler QC this week. Stephen started hislegal career at Anthony Gold in 1986, rising quickly to become a partner.  He...

A key participant in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry says the Phase 1 report shows how the ‘stay put’ strategy for high rise buildings needs to change. Shah Ahmed lived at Grenfell Tower for over 25...

A Grenfell Tower survivor, referred to in the opening speeches of the inquiry into the tragedy, will provide vital evidence about how the fire could have been prevented. As chair of the Grenfell To...

Airbnb and similar short term lettings platforms have made huge inroads both in London and all over the UK. While there are many advantages to these platforms, quiet locations may not want a constant...

After reading over 800 pages of nominations, the LALY judges met in London earlier this week to make their selections for the 2018 awards. There are 12 LALY award categories in total including Childre...

The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation and Liability for Housing Standards) Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons today. This is a major milestone towards the Bill becoming law. High...

In a reduced legislative programme, housing still made it into the Queen’s speech as follows: A draft Bill will be brought forward to ban letting agents charging fees to tenants.  This will me...

Sanctions to tackle tobacco duty evasion and other excise duty evasion Consultation document Publication date: 17 February 2017 Closing date for comments: 12 May 2017 It might become compulsory for...