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Agricultural Property – Hens & rabbits in residential properties
Published on: September 1, 2021
There has been a lot of talk over the [...]
Agricultural Property – Horse grazing
Published on: August 26, 2021
Many people who enter into agreements related to the [...]
Landlord & Tenant Update – New Policy on dealing with ‘pandemic arrears’
Published on: August 23, 2021
The Government has released its new policy statement[1] on [...]
Agricultural Property – Rural business parks
Published on: August 19, 2021
Rural business parks are becoming increasingly popular sites for [...]
Court rejects tenant’s call for pandemic clause in 1954 Act lease renewal
Published on: July 19, 2021
Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, a tenant [...]
Telecoms Update – The Right to Survey; Lessons from the London Underground
Published on: June 8, 2021
The introduction of the “New Code”[1] saw the concept [...]
The end of forfeiture?
Published on: May 25, 2021
It is 15 years since the Law Commission last [...]
Restrictions on residential eviction to be lifted and notice periods shortened
Published on: May 18, 2021
The Government recently announced that there will be a [...]
Queen’s Speech 2021 – Property Round-Up
Published on: May 12, 2021
The Queen’s Speech for 2021 was delivered on 11 [...]
COVID-19 Rent Cases: Round-Up
Published on: May 11, 2021
It is now over a year since the Government [...]
Fire Safety Act 2021 – an opportunity missed
Published on: May 10, 2021
Further to our recent post about cladding in general, [...]
Business tenants – why now is the time to serve a s26 notice requesting a new lease
Published on: April 26, 2021
Commercial tenants in occupation of premises under a qualifying [...]
Debt Respite Scheme introduces new protections for indebted tenants
Published on: April 21, 2021
Certain tenants living in England Wales will shortly become [...]
High Court rejects tenant’s “COVID19 defences” and enters judgment for pandemic arrears
Published on: April 19, 2021
The decision in Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft mbH v TFS [...]
Driving the vehicle for change: what opportunities are there for landowners when it comes to the expansion of electric vehicles?
Published on: April 9, 2021
It was recently reported[1] that the sale of electric [...]
Cladding and buildings under 18m
Published on: April 6, 2021
Issues surrounding cladding have been in the news constantly [...]
Hägen Wolf wins industry award
Published on: April 6, 2021
Hägen Wolf has been awarded the coveted title of [...]
Assessing the “practical benefits” of a restrictive covenant is not limited to the benefitting land
Published on: March 24, 2021
The Upper Tribunal has held that a restrictive covenant [...]
Telecoms Update: Further powers for operators to seek Court-imposed Code Agreements in multi-occupancy buildings
Published on: March 23, 2021
The Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Act 2021 became law [...]
Telecoms Update – Court of Appeal uphold’s Tribunal Decision in CTIL v Ashloch
Published on: February 15, 2021
The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in [...]
Demanding a differing apportionment of the service charge in your residential lease
Published on: February 9, 2021
Can a landlord, or even a tenant, do so? [...]
Lockdown Guide for Commercial Landlords – Updated January 2021
Published on: January 30, 2021
Updated January 2021 We previously published a guide for residential landlords [...]
Telecoms Update – Consultation on Changes to the Electronic Communications Code
Published on: January 27, 2021
DCMS has published its long-awaited consultation on “Changes to [...]
Supreme Court hands down judgment in landmark Covid-19 business interruption test case
Published on: January 19, 2021
The Supreme Court has delivered Judgment in the high-profile [...]
Hägen Wolf celebrates 1st year anniversary by making charitable donation
Published on: January 13, 2021
It is exactly one year ago today since we [...]
Housing – Landlords can now evict tenants with ‘pandemic arrears’
Published on: January 13, 2021
The Government has announced a further extension of the [...]
Hägen Wolf outshines leading popular brands for client satisfaction
Published on: January 12, 2021
As recently reported in the media, law firm Hägen [...]
New plans announced to reform leasehold property ownership
Published on: January 8, 2021
In England and Wales, there has traditionally been two [...]
Hägen Wolf marks the first year with an associate appointment
Published on: January 4, 2021
Welcome to Amy Chadwick who joins the team as [...]
Moratorium on commercial evictions extended to 31 March 2021, but what is the government’s long game
Published on: December 9, 2020
Commercial tenants will breathe a sigh of relief following [...]
Hägen Wolf lights up Sheffield Children’s Hospital
Published on: November 27, 2020
The Sheffield Children’s Hospital does fantastic and important work, [...]
Coronavirus: Your lock down questions answered – Updated 19 November 2020
Published on: November 19, 2020
A Hägen Wolf Guide for residential landlords and letting [...]
Landlord & Tenant Law Update – Who owns street art?
Published on: November 11, 2020
What we can learn from Banksy’s ‘Art Buff’ Details of [...]
First Supreme Court decision on releasing restrictive covenants for 95 years
Published on: November 10, 2020
Freehold landowners often discover they are limited in how [...]
A vacant building does not equal vacant possession
Published on: November 4, 2020
In the current climate, many tenants are turning to [...]
Hägen Wolf shortlisted for Niche Law Firm of the Year
Published on: November 3, 2020
“We are delighted to be finalists for niche law [...]
Matt Pugh ranked as a leading individual in his field
Published on: October 22, 2020
Well done to our managing partner Matt Pugh who has been [...]
RICS Code for Leasing Business Premises
Published on: September 23, 2020
RICS have now published the first editions of its [...]
Further Restrictions on CRAR and Forfeiture
Published on: September 18, 2020
On 16 September 2020, the Government announced that it [...]
Lockdown Guide for Commercial Landlords – Updated 25 September 2020
Published on: September 11, 2020
Updated 25 September 2020 We previously published a guide for [...]
Telecommunications Renewals under the 1954 Act – Vodafone v Hanover Capital
Published on: August 24, 2020
As the telecommunications “New Code” approaches its third birthday, [...]
Government publishes the Code of Practice for Commercial Property Relationships during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on: August 24, 2020
The Government has published a Code of Practice for [...]
Ample Turnover – The Return of the Turnover Rent?
Published on: August 24, 2020
As the economic consequences of lockdown begin to hit [...]
Use Classes Reform
Published on: August 17, 2020
Following the Government’s pledge to reform the planning system, [...]
Landlord’s ‘No DSS’ policy used by 63% of private landlords ruled unlawful
Published on: August 5, 2020
In a landmark ruling in York County Court last [...]
Code of Practice for Residential Property Agents
Published on: August 3, 2020
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the [...]
Court of Appeal overturns controversial decision on gas safety certificates and s.21 notices
Published on: June 19, 2020
The Court of Appeal yesterday handed down its long [...]
Watch This (Furloughed) Space
Published on: June 4, 2020
The current lockdown has brought with it a raft [...]
Coronavirus (Protection of Assured Tenants) Bill
Published on: June 3, 2020
A draft Coronavirus (Protection of Assured Tenants) Bill (“the [...]
New rules on property viewings and moving home
Published on: May 22, 2020
The Government has recently announced plans to get the [...]
Property Boundaries (Resolution of Disputes) Bill’
Published on: May 21, 2020
There is an old adage that “an Englishman’s home [...]
Electrical Safety Regulations coming into force
Published on: May 14, 2020
The new Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented [...]
Understanding the Tenant Fees Act
Published on: May 13, 2020
The Tenant Fees Act (“the Act”) came into force [...]
CMA to take enforcement action on leasehold property sales
Published on: May 12, 2020
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is currently reviewing [...]
PD51Z Stay on Possession Proceedings is not unlawful – Guidance from the Court of Appeal provided today
Published on: May 11, 2020
The Court of Appeal’s Judgment in the case of [...]
Landlords turn to ‘moral contracts’ with tenants, but are they enforceable?
Published on: May 6, 2020
Landlords and letting agents are turning to an unusual [...]
Rental sector may face wave of court cases after lockdown
Published on: May 4, 2020
A raft of measures from government and courts intended [...]
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2020
Published on: April 29, 2020
In response to the unexpected outbreak of Coronavirus, the [...]
Property Sector Set For A Wave Of Post-Lockdown Litigation
Published on: April 28, 2020
A raft of measures from the Government and the [...]
Important legal update for landlords and those involved in property disputes
Published on: April 24, 2020
Here is our round-up of the key new measures [...]
Hägen Wolf expands team with new appointment
Published on: April 14, 2020
A huge welcome to Paul Sagar who joins the [...]
Hägen Wolf on working from the cloud during the coronavirus pandemic
Published on: March 30, 2020
Hägen Wolf managing partner Matt Pugh was determined at [...]
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Regulations for all rental properties
Published on: March 27, 2020
As of Wednesday 1 April, the new Minimum Energy [...]
Master of Rolls suspends housing possession actions
Published on: March 27, 2020
As of today (Friday 27 March 2020) the Master [...]
My Yorkshire: Matt Pugh, of Hägen Wolf
Published on: March 27, 2020
Matt Pugh is the managing partner of Hägen Wolf, [...]
FCA Guidance on Mortgages
Published on: March 25, 2020
The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) has released guidance in [...]
Mortgage Payment Holiday [COVID-19]
Published on: March 20, 2020
The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in many [...]
Human Habitation Act
Published on: March 19, 2020
On Friday 20 March 2020, the Homes (Fitness for [...]
Lessons to be learned from Scotland’s reform of housing laws
Published on: March 11, 2020
In December 2019, the Government announced its intention to [...]
Hägen Wolf wins transport client and appoints paralegal
Published on: February 11, 2020
Leeds-based Hägen Wolf has won a series of appointments [...]
Hägen Wolf expands team with new appointment
Published on: February 4, 2020
A huge welcome to Tamara Obihele who joins the [...]
New firm Hägen Wolf establishes national HQ in Leeds
Published on: January 16, 2020
Hägen Wolf, a new property litigation firm, has opened [...]
New restrictions on tenants fees
Published on: June 1, 2019
Tenant Fees Act 2019 This has recently been passed. But [...]
London Launch Event
Published on: February 28, 2020
Last night, Matt Pugh and the Hägen Wolf team [...]
Leeds Launch Event
Published on: February 7, 2020
Last night, Matt and the team welcomed over 90 [...]
Secret Brand Launch
Published on: October 23, 2019
Members of the Hägen Wolf team and key strategic [...]
Hägen Wolf has arrived
Published on: January 13, 2019
Boutique law firm, Hägen Wolf has launched today. Hägen [...]