Brexit and Social Housing – what next?
Devaluations Operating and development costs At its core social housing is an asset management and home building activity and therefore the cost of building materials is very important. Given that […]
When permission is needed to apply for a Warrant of Possession
The Court of Appeal confirmed in Cardiff CC v Lee (Flowers) that an application for permission to issue a warrant must be made before a warrant request is made. The […]
Court of Appeal upholds “MAP” route to termination
The contract in question is the NHF (National Housing Federation) Schedule of Rates Form of Contract 2011, which we, at Anthony Collins Solicitors, comprehensively revised and updated for Rand/M3 in […]
Prenuptial agreements – Are you serious?!
All couples contemplating marriage, irrespective of their financial or other circumstances, and well before they fix a date for their marriage, should consider the need and suitability of a Prenup.
The Budget and social businesses – what does it mean?
Those working in struggling neighbourhoods will continue to see the fall out from the squeeze on the welfare budget. The tightening of the benefit cap and the current and future […]
“Unfortunately I’ve got some bad news for you.”
Her doctor was planning to run further tests, but she was preparing herself for the worst. Being a no-nonsense sort of person, she had immediately responded to this painful news by […]
Changes to Warrants of Possession in rent arrears cases!
Please note that the Cardiff CC –v- Lee (Flowers) case reported in our recent e-briefing (click here) does also apply to suspended possession orders made in rent arrears cases. Landlords should […]
How charities can improve by adopting co-op principles
The new model, created by Learning Disability England, could revolutionise the way charities are run and bring them closer to co-operativism, by incorporating the voices of its service users, their […]
NEC4 – what does it mean for you?
Background of NEC contracts NEC contracts are endorsed by the UK Cabinet Office’s Construction Clients’ Board, are recognised as supporting good practice by its Facilities Management Board, and are supported […]
Pensions Ombudsman awards compensation due to mix-up on NHS Pension Scheme eligibility
Mrs S was employed by the East Sussex Healthcare Trust (ESHT). She was also a member of the NHS Pension Scheme (the Scheme). In September 1996, her work was outsourced, […]
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”…or is it?
Finding the right gift, money worries, family problems, and alcohol-fuelled celebrations all add to a cocktail of issues that can cause difficulties within relationships. In recent years the first Monday […]
EU procurement and the minimum wage: German law for Polish workers?
In this case, the contracting authority (City of Dortmund) included a requirement in its EU tender process that the chosen contractor comply (and crucially, that its subcontractors comply) with the […]