National Housing Bank Launched by Government to Deliver 500,000 homes
The Ministry of Housing, Local Government and Communities has announced the launch of a publicly owned National Housing Bank, which aims to build over 500,000 new homes. With the UK dealing with a problem-stricken housing sector which includes issues such as millions stuck on social housing waiting lists, a shrinking private rental sector, and the […]
Changes to the Sponsorship Guidance and Future Shift to eVisas for Study and Work Routes
As of 29 May 2025, the Home Office updated its Sponsorship duties guidance and Student and Child Student guidance. From 15 July 2025, further developments are anticipated in how entry clearance is granted for overseas applicants under work and study routes through eVisas. We previously covered how the government’s Immigration White Paper will affect international […]
Waller-Edwards v One Savings Bank Plc: Remortgage Money Used for Ex-Wife’s Divorce Payments
In a judgment delivered on 4th June 2025, the Supreme Court gave lenders a stark reminder: just because two people borrow together, it does not mean they are borrowing equally, especially when only one of them is cleaning up their tangled finances. By Wai Ling Chin Background The case, Waller-Edwards v One Savings Bank Plc, […]
Welcome Laura, Samson and Louis
As Lisa’s Law Solicitors continues to expand, we recently welcomed three new colleagues to the firm. Laura Zhang and Louis Lim add to our growing Conveyancing department, while Samson Chu joins our Family and Wills and Probate team. Get to know each of them in the profiles below. Laura Laura Zhang is a dedicated legal […]
Migration Advisory Committee Publishes Family Visa Financial Requirements Review
Last week, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published its report on the Minimum Income Requirement (MIR) for family visas. The MAC proposed that the MIR should not be matched to the skilled worker route. They also suggested different calculations that could be used instead for family visa financial requirements and made recommendations to improve the […]
Post completion fees for buying leasehold residential property
Purchasing a leasehold property often involves lengthy legal procedures that may be unfamiliar, especially for first time buyers. Several post completion fees arise after the purchase has been completed, typically requiring payments to the freeholder or the management company (or their managing agent). This article explores the usual post completion fees associated with buying a […]
Fire Risk Assessment in Residential Properties: Legal Requirements in England and Wales
Following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, Parliament undertook a comprehensive review of building regulations and fire safety protocols. This led to the introduction of several new fire safety measures, including the Fire Safety Act 2021, which came into force on 16 May 2022. The Act clarified the scope and responsibilities under the Regulatory […]
Picturehouse v Trocadero: A Landmark Ruling on Insurance Rent Recovery
The recent High Court decision in Picturehouse Cinemas Ltd v London Trocadero (2015) LLP has sent ripples through the commercial property sector. At its core, the dispute revolved around the proper interpretation and recoverability of insurance rent under a lease—particularly, whether insurance commissions charged by the landlord’s broker could lawfully be passed on to the […]
How will the 2025 UK Immigration Changes Affect International Students?
In May 2025, the UK government announced a number of significant changes designed to reduce legal immigration through their Immigration White Paper. Among the areas targeted were study visas, which have come under increase pressure in recent times. International students should pay attention to these changes. The Labour government have continued to clamp down on […]
Can you correct a title register mistake? A recent case sheds light
What happens if you think there is an error on the title register of your property? Can you alter such a title register mistake? The answer is yes, but be aware that you will need to provide valid proof, especially if that mistake involves other’s land. What amounts to valid proof of a title registration […]