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Breaking Free? The 2024 Leaseholder Reform Act: Progress, Pitfalls, and the Path Ahead
The Leaseholder Reform Act 2024 has been heralded as a turning point in English property law—a bold step to finally free homeowners from the shackles
UK Stamp Duty: A Changing Landscape and What It Means for Homebuyers
April 2025 marks a pivotal moment in the UK property market as the temporary stamp duty relief, introduced to buoy a struggling housing market, is
From Council Flats to Sky-High Prices: The 50-Year UK Housing Odyssey
In the early 1970s, the UK housing market was a place of contrasts. Amid turbulent economic conditions and soaring inflation, homeownership was within reach for
Scrapping Section 21 Is Political Theatre—Not Real Reform
Keir Starmer built his campaign on a pledge to move beyond “gestures and gimmicks,” a promise that resonated strongly with many. At Baclands, we recognize
Labour’s Plan to Abolish Toxic Leaseholds
A Landmark Year for Leasehold Reform 2024 marks a crucial year for the transformation of the leasehold system in England and Wales. The Labour government,
Bank of England Set for First Rate Cut in Four Years
The Bank of England appears poised to implement its first interest rate reduction in more than four years, should recent projections from a Reuters survey