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Registration open for LEASE Conference

To book your conference place please visit our online registration site where the conference programme, ...More

(News story added: 9 March 2010)

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Register now for 2010 LEASE conference - book early to avoid disappointment

The Royal Society, London SW1 Thursday 13th May 2010 Register online now The head of England and Wales’ ...More

(News story added: 27 January 2010)

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Right to Manage: an easier way for flat owners to take control of their building

One of the easiest ways for flat owners (lessees) to take control of their own building is to exercise ...More

(News story added: 21 September 2009)

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Thinking of buying a leasehold flat?

There are more and more privately-owned leasehold flats - at least 1.6 million households in England ...More

(News story added: 21 September 2009)

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Where to find the best leasehold advice online

It seems only yesterday that the cry was that owners of leasehold flats had no idea where to go for advice ...More

(News story added: 21 September 2009)

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Challenging service charges in blocks of flats

With the onset of the credit crunch people are becoming ever more conscious of their spending. In particular ...More

(News story added: 21 September 2009)

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Mediation service avoids big bills for lessees

The Leasehold Advisory service is offering an inexpensive way of resolving disputes between lessees and ...More

(News story added: 21 September 2009)

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Government releases response to Rugg review on the private rented sector and Law Commission reports

The government has released its response to “The Private Rented Sector: its contribution and potential” ...More

(News story added: 17 May 2009)

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Government consults on Right to Enfranchise (RTE) provisions in Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002

The government has released its consultation paper on the Right to Enfranchise (RTE) provisions in the ...More

(News story added: 17 May 2009)

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Guidance published by government on the treatment of service charges by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme

Communities and Local Government (CLG) has published general guidance on the treatment of service charges ...More

(News story added: 20 April 2009)

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Changes to Home Information Packs

From 6th April 2009 a Home Information Pack (HIP) must be available on the first day a property is marketed. More ...More

(News story added: 5 April 2009)

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Extended hours for Telephone Advice

The LEASE telephone advice line is now open from 9:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. ...More

(News story added: 19 February 2009)

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Boost for FREE advice service for leaseholders

The Leasehold Advisory Service for England and Wales (LEASE) has unveiled a new website at www.lease-advice.org ...More

(News story added: 15 February 2009)

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The House of Lords has ruled in Sportelli

The long awaited decision of the House of Lords in the 'Sportelli' case has been handed down. The appeal, ...More

(News story added: 15 February 2009)

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