Dale Edwards, a Strategic Consultant in Green Energy with national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, shares his thoughts on the importance of the UK Government creating, developing, and implementing a clear green energy strategy for the future.
Ground rent and service charge for later living developments
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Historically, the costs of providing communal facilities have been recovered by way of a ground rent and service charge. However, the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (the “Act”), will impact significantly.
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