Stephen Larcombe

The government has moved from the realm of contemplation to the currently fantastic valley of decision, concerning the reform of ‘mediaeval leaseholds’ first introduced by the Normans, by announcing plans to implement several provisions contained in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (Act). Being implemented above includes provisions extending the right to leaseholders to … Read more

Last week, the High Court granted permission for a judicial review of the Havering Council’s decision not to designate an illegal landfill site at Launders Lane in Rainham as contaminated land. It is reported that “constantly smouldering underground fires coming from the illegal landfill at Launders Lane in Rainham cause air pollution all year round. … Read more