Richard Hamilton – Head of the Property team at Davis Blank Furniss – on the MEES Regulations and domestic property.
What are the MEES regulations? The Energy Efficiency Regulations are designed to tackle the least energy-efficient properties in England and Wales – being those rated F or G on their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The MEES regulations restrict landlords of...
Legal Q&A – Can I sell my ex tenant’s belongings?
Richard Hamilton – Head of Property at Davis Blank Furniss – answers this interesting query. Question: I am the freehold owner of a building that is used as a workshop. Until recently, the building was occupied by an individual under a tenancy at will. Suddenly, and...
Legal Q&A
Richard Hamilton – Head of Property at Davis Blank Furniss – answers this commonly asked question. I am the landlord of a long residential lease. The tenant has temporarily moved out of the flat while decorative works are carried out. The tenant is in...
What can Property Investors expect in the new financial year?
Richard Hamilton – Head of Property at Davis Blank Furniss – talks about what property investors can expect in the new financial year: Richard, how are things looking in the marketplace right now? Well, the new financial year has just begun so time will tell if doom...
Covenant Consent
Covenant consent is required when there is a provision in the title deeds requiring the consent of a third party to a property extension or alteration. This is very common. A covenant is a legally binding promise to do something (a positive covenant) or...