July 2019
Leaseholder Responsibilities – It’s all in the Lease
In this article Leigh Shapiro, member of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) and Partner at Irwin Mitchell, discusses the hidden responsibilities of leaseholders and why it’s so important to get the right advice before embarking on ownership of a leasehold property.
Read full articleSo, what does a managing agent do?
The Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA) has produced a booklet for leaseholders and prospective purchasers to explain the role of the managing agent and to de-mystify some of the peculiarities of leasehold.
Read full articleDeciphering your residential lease
In this article, Louise Uphill Senior Associate at Blake Morgan and ALEP member provides guidance on how leaseholders can get to grips with their leases and highlights key clauses that should not be ignored.
Read full articleClarity is key – ALEP's assessment of the Government’s response to HCLG Select Committee report on leasehold reform
The Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) has reviewed the Government’s response (published on 3.7.2019) to the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Select Committee Report on leasehold reform released earlier this year.
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And they’re off! ALEP night at the races is the winning ticket!
Last week ALEP held its highly-anticipated Night at the Races at Kempton Park Racecourse.
More than 70 member firms and VIPs were at the heart of the action in the private Desert Orchid suite which provided fantastic views overlooking the racecourse. The evening proved to be one of ALEP’s most popular networking events where guests enjoyed a night of betting, fabulous food and fizz. A few lucky ALEP members got lucky and left with their winnings in hand!
ALEP’s Night at the Races was made possible thanks to sponsors Kerry London, Anthony Gold Solicitors.
Read full articleJune 2019
ALEP welcomes Government’s reforms to leasehold system in England
Mark Chick, ALEP Director, and Partner and Bishop & Sewell, said:
"The Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) has reviewed Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) summary document in response to the technical consultation ‘Implementing reforms to the leasehold system in England’, published on 27th June 2019.
“Leasehold enfranchisement has been in the spotlight now for many months, and with the furore surrounding this issue it is crucial that leaseholders are well informed and educated. ALEP welcomes the opportunity for sector-wide reform and clarification as set out in the MHCLG’s response paper.
“The consultation’s aim was to tackle exploitative practices in the leasehold sector. In his ministerial foreword, the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP states: I am going to make this easier, so people can make the biggest purchase of their lives with confidence, with transparency and fairness at every stage for leaseholders and freeholders alike.”
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Popularity of AirBnB soars – but be sure to check your lease agreement
ALEP is pleased to feature this guest article by Sarah Taylor, Senior Property Disputes Associate at ALEP member firm, Royds Withy King.
In this article Sarah Taylor, Senior Property Disputes Associate at Royds Withy King and member of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP), discusses the hidden pitfalls leaseholders could fall into if they rent their property through AirBnB.
Read full articleMay 2019
ALEP members bring their A Game to Warley Park for Annual Golf Day
The Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) has hosted its popular annual Golf Day. 30 seasoned golfers and novices alike enjoyed navigating the 27-hole course of Warley Park Gold Club in Essex.
Read full articleApril 2019
‘It’s all up in the air’ - What is the impact of the Upper Tribunal’s recent decision in Queen Court?
The Upper Tribunal has handed tenants an important victory concerning ‘common parts’ including roof spaces and airspace leases in leasehold enfranchisement.
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ALEP announces appointment of John Midgley to its Executive Committee
We are pleased to annouce that ALEP has appointed John Midgley of Seddons as a new member of our Executive Committee.
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