Opinions

First Homes has its challenges - Head of Planning, Victoria Du Croz writes for Property Week

First Homes has been lined up as the replacement to the Help to Buy scheme, but unlike Help to Buy, First Homes will count towards a developer’s affordable housing provision as part of a planning application.

Robert Barham quoted in The Law Society Gazette on the ground rent reform

Residential Property Partner, Robert Barham, has been quoted in The Law Society Gazette article entitled 'Messy situation: ground rent reform becomes law'.

In the article, Robert shares his views on the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act, which received Royal assent this week.

Commuter belt crush - Helen Marsh quoted in The Times

Residential Property Partner, Helen Marsh, has been quoted in The Times article, ‘Commuter belt crush: why everyone wants to buy in the suburbs’.

Construction focus: The year ahead - Lauren Hepburn and Beatrix Dyer write for Property Law Journal

In the latest Forsters contribution to the Property Law Journal, Construction Associate, Lauren Hepburn, and Trainee Solicitor, Beatrix Dyer, consider what 2022 might hold in store for the UK construction sector.

Construction focus: 2021 in selected highlights

Dan Cudlipp, Associate in our Construction team, and Hannah Coupe, Trainee Solicitor, spoke to the Property Law Journal to recap a selection of the legal developments of particular interest and importance to construction professionals in 2021.

Kelly Noel-Smith discusses the sustainability agenda for private clients in Transmission Private's podcast

Head of CSR and Private Client Partner, Kelly Noel-Smith, shares her insights on what is driving the sustainability agenda within the private sector and what it will look like in the year ahead in Transmission Private's TP Talks podcast, 'What sustainability means for private clients in 2022'.

Short-term rental sector faces challenges – Poornima Andrews writes for Property Week

With a rise in alternative accommodation being sought by renters in place of traditional-style hotel rooms, short-term lettings such as those offered by Airbnb have become a booming business, giving property owners far more flexibility on how they rent their property.

Corporate Re-Domiciliation to the UK: Stuart Hatcher and Lianne Baker write for IFA Magazine

The Government is consulting on whether the UK should effect a corporate re-domiciliation regime, allowing non-UK businesses to relocate to the UK without affecting their legal identity.

National Security and Investment Act: Stuart Hatcher and Lianne Baker write for Investment Monitor

The newly implemented National Security and Investment Act gives the UK government greater powers to scrutinise takeovers. Stuart Hatcher and Lianne Baker break down what it means for foreign investors.

Collective Proceedings Orders: Caroline Harbord and Candice Johnson write for Solicitors Journal

The last three months have heralded a period of unprecedented excitement in the sphere of collective competition claims, state Dispute Resolution Senior Associate, Caroline Harbord, and Trainee Solicitor, Candice Johnson.