News
Welcome to our news page. Here you will find out what we’re up to and what we think about recent events and future possibilities.
IT’S THE LAW: D Day – the abolition of the s172 Consent Regime
As the sun rises on 6th April 2017, the s172 land disposal Consent Regime will be a thing of history.
Push to save lives by treating life threatening sepsis in patients, within the hour.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is urging Hospital staff to treat people with life-threatening sepsis symptoms within one hour.
My career story: I left school at 16 – now I’m a partner
Donna McCarthy left school at 16 and thought she might go into the creative sector. She is now a partner at Devonshires.
Bedroom Tax criteria to change from 1 April 2017
As a result of the Carmichael decision handed down by the Supreme Court last November, new Regulations will come into effect from 1 April 2017.
Donna McCarthy joins a panel of leading women in law at the Law Society’s ‘I want her job’ event
To celebrate International Women’s Day (8 March), Partner Donna McCarthy will join a panel of inspirational women lawyers at the Law Society’s I want her job’ event.
Experienced in judicial review work
At Devonshires, our experienced Litigation Department is extremely well equipped to represent our clients in a judicial review situation and this is an area we are continually developing.
Exiting joint ventures – how to manage from the outset
Joint ventures are playing a vital role in boosting housing supply but like venturing into any relationship, bear the risk of reaching a premature end.
Devonshires advise Trafford Housing Trust on £275m financing package
Devonshires recently acted for A2Dominion Housing Group Limited in establishing its £1bn Euro Medium Term Note programme and subsequent issue of a £250m 3.50% unsecured sterling bond due 2028.
D Day is coming – 6 April 2017
The HCA has this week published two explanatory documents relating to the implementation of the deregulation measures set out in the Housing and Planning Act 2016 which will come into force on 6th April 2017 (D Day).
Further Regulations about Rent Reduction!
The Social Housing Rents (Exceptions & Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 come into force between 1 March and 6 April 2017.
Hounslow London Borough Council v Waaler – Service charges and Improvements
On 2nd February 2017 the Court of Appeal considered the approach to be taken when determining whether costs had been reasonably incurred when considering the amount of service charge payable under section 19 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. Importantly they gave particular consideration to the approach to be taken when considering costs relating to improvements as opposed to repairs.
2017 Housing White Paper: This is It, or ……. But Really, is This It?
Introduced as ‘a bold, radical vision for housing in this country’, the Housing White Paper ‘Fixing our broken housing market’ was published earlier today.
