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While the new changes will help with the balance of housing needs, this could also cause local opposition within the local authority, balancing housing needs with environmental concerns.

Approximately 24% of privately rented homes in England are classified as ‘fuel poor’, improving the energy efficiency of these homes will not only be better for the environment, but will also lead to cheaper energy bills which is important to many in the current climate.

Philip Barnsley, Head of Family at Higgs LLP, is running for election to the Resolution National Committee, bringing with him a wealth of experience, a deep passion for family justice, and a proven track record.

In this episode of '⁠Higgs LLP⁠, in conversation with,' James Modley talks to Mike Smith, COO of moveero⁠. Mike shares insights into his role and the operational strategies that drive success in the manufacturing of off-road wheels and hub systems. He discusses the importance of quality, customer satisfaction, and the challenges of managing a global workforce.

There are limited grounds on which a commercial landlord can remove its tenant if the tenant has a protected lease. This is unless the landlord can prove one of the grounds for refusing a renewal.

Higgs LLP’s award winning Corporate team has advised prominent Black Country headquartered Boss Design on its sale to the Japanese listed corporate Okamura.

Landowners should take care that they do not have Japanese knotweed growing on their property, but more particularly, they do not allow it to spread onto neighbouring land and buildings.

In this case, the Court of Appeal considered that dismissal for an employee's expression of controversial beliefs on social media amounted to unlawful discrimination.

The Corporate team at Higgs LLP welcomes four new legal experts to the team: banking and finance specialist Neil Large joins the firm as Consultant Solicitor, Claire Stretton as Principal Associate, Matt Allen joins as Senior Associate and Sam Dell qualifies into the team as an Associate.

Potential property disputes may arise as to how much property each owns, who is entitled to occupy it, and/or whether the property should be sold.

Forfeiture, also known as the right of re-entry, is a mechanism by which a landlord can terminate a commercial lease following the tenant's breach of its terms.

Part 1 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (the 'Act') grants certain residential tenants the right of first refusal when a landlord proposes to make certain disposals of or affecting the whole or part of its premises.