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By Nige on October 31, 2024 at 5:22 am
Type: Post

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This is an archive showing posts authored by: Nige.

Nige is a co-founder of Residents First C.I.C., and is passionate about changing the residential property market to ensure that residents are at the heart of everything, rather than a bit of an afterthought.

What are the Issues that Developers Face?

By Nige on December 15, 2024 at 10:20 am
Type: Post Category: Freehold | Leasehold

No one stakeholder is the cause of all residential property industry issues. All stakeholders face their own challenges. Developers are no different.

Managing Agents and Missing Funds

By Nige on December 12, 2024 at 8:06 pm
Type: Post Category: Freehold | Leasehold
Tags: Managing Agents | Transitions

If a site is lucky enough to escape from one of the large, unscrupulous managing agents, what happens if that managing agent holds on to site funds?

Local Planning Authorities and their Responsibility for Holding Developers to Account

By Nige on November 29, 2024 at 7:41 am
Type: Post Category: Freehold
Tags: S106 | Section 106

In respect to S106 legal agreements, can LPAs include clauses that obligate the developer to retain financial responsibility for maintenance of public open spaces until fully signed off by the LPA?

How Does England and Scotland Differ in Respect to Planning Obligations?

By Nige on November 12, 2024 at 10:37 am
Type: Post Category: Freehold
Tags: S106 | S75 | Section 106 | Section 75

In the context of planning obligations like Section 106 (S106) agreements in England, Scotland has a different legal framework and uses Section 75 (S75) agreements instead.

Can a Correction to a TP1 be Enforced?

By Nige on November 2, 2024 at 1:57 pm
Type: Post Category: Freehold
Tags: TP1 | TR1 | Transfer of Part of Registered Title | Transfer of Registered Title

If there are errors in your TP1, it is possible for the developer to seek a correction, but their ability to enforce changes depends on the nature of the errors, the specifics of the TP1, and any legal grounds to support a correction.

What is a Section 106 Agreement?

By Nige on October 31, 2024 at 1:09 pm
Type: Post Category: Freehold
Tags: S106 | Section 106

A Section 106 Agreement, commonly known as an S106 agreement, is a legally binding contract between a developer and a local planning authority (LPA) in the UK.

Understanding Right to Manage (RTM)

By Nige on October 31, 2024 at 8:50 am
Type: Post Category: Leasehold
Tags: Right to Manage | RTM

The Right to Manage (RTM) is a legal right that allows leasehold property owners, often in apartment buildings or developments, to take control over the management of their building.

A Guide to Freehold, Leasehold, and Mixed Tenure

By Nige on October 31, 2024 at 5:28 am
Type: Post Category: Freehold | Leasehold
Tags: Mixed Tenure

When it comes to property ownership, terms like freehold, leasehold, and mixed tenure can feel confusing, especially if you’re navigating them for the first time.

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