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As from April 2018 the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) could prevent landlords from letting properties with low EPC ratings.

How might community-led housing help in providing enough rental housing for our ageing population?

This case concerned LMS, a 21 year old with Sotos Syndrome, significant autism and some learning disability. She lacked the capacity to manage her own finances.

Only for rock stars and professional footballers" was once the perception, but the reality is now much different.

Research shows that around two thirds of the adult population in the UK do not have a Will, and there will be many reasons for this, but one of the main reasons is that people do not like to think

The Office of the Public Guardian has issued guidance for attorneys and deputies thinking of investing money for the person whose affairs they look after.

Amongst the raft of changes brought about by the pandemic, hospital discharge and community support may have slipped under the radar of many.

Against the backdrop of a looming general election and uncertainty about a deal / no-deal Brexit, the current government have formally announced a swathe of education policies

The Office of the Public Guardian has issued guidance on gifting by Attorneys or Deputies, allowing limited customary gifts and requiring Court approval for significant gifts, ensuring compliance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Supreme Court upholds decision that the rules on disclosing multiple spent convictions in an enhanced DBS check are disproportionate and incompatible

The internet, and particularly social media, can provide disabled persons with a great opportunity to express themselves, learn new skills and information, locate support, and interact with others.

Scenario: A case study of how a school encountered problems when ramping up its fundraising activities and guidance on how you can keep to the rules.

What are the key issues to consider when thinking about joining a cohousing community? The notion of living in a community that is designed and managed by its members, with shared spaces to meet and socialise...

Developers are adopting new practices in response to the proposed ban on leasehold houses.

Are community-led housing projects subject to the community infrastructure levy, and what can they do about it?

The government is due to release its new model shared ownership lease, following on from a recent consultation that drew over 250 responses.

We are very pleased to announce that we are working on proposals to develop low cost homes in York, with Yorspace and Lowfield Green Housing Co-op.

We look here at the key education highlights from the autumn Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat Party conferences.