The Government has announced that it is making the process of eviction for Neighbours from Hell quicker.
At present, the courts have to prove the Neighbour as guilty of Anti-Social Behaviour via one conviction and then have to go to court to establish that this earlier conviction constitutes reasonable grounds to obtain a possession order.
Grant Shapps has announced that this process is to be streamined.
Minister’s Honesty Shock!
Grant Shapps, the housing minister, told Radio 4 on the 3rd January when commenting on the end of boom and bust in the housing market, that it was not “within the gift of government to do that”. He stated that “I would be foolish to say that you can simply end boom and bust, you can’t.”
Mr Shapps did confirm that there were policies that the Government could use to influence the market such as those affecting mortgages and investments.
Contrast that with the exuberant comments coming out of 10 Downing Street in the early years of the Blair-Brown Government. “No more boom and bust.”
Such realism from a government minister seems rather novel and refreshing!
Council Tax Fraud Scam
Trading Standards have received an increase in the number of complaints from people who have received calls, both in person and on the phone, from people saying they can get them rebates or reductions in their Council Tax bill.
Use of Force against Intruders
It is a very frightening prospect to be confronted by an intruder in your own home but it is also a very rare occurrence. But what can you do if you are confronted by an intruder in your home?
Is Working From Home a Legal Headache?
Restrictive Covenant headaches can lead to Indemnity Insurance increases.
There are many reasons why people do, and need to, work from home. Indeed, the internet and the ability to have a fully functioning office from home have transformed the way and the place that many persons work. But is it legal?
Leasehold Enfranchisement Opportunity for Commercial Tenants
A commercial property tenant with a long lease may be able to acquire the freehold of their building, even if it is not being used as a house. The result could potentially have a huge impact on enfranchisement claims.
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House Conveyance Clarity Error of Judgement
Lack of clarity in what was being purchased in house buying process proves expensive for purchasers of £7,000,000 property.
Government Property Asset Management Unit created
Two Government property vehicles are to be created to take control of the Government’s property portfolios in London and Bristol.
These vehicles will act as if they are in the private sector and coordinate the occupation, sale and leasing or purchasing of Government Property.
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Buying a house at auction?
In today’s financial climate, buying a house at auction is not necessarily a cheaper alternative to estate agents.
Council Tax Revaluations put on hold
No council tax property revaluation of houses and buildings in England.
24 September 2010