The Strategic Importance of the Property Sector in Cornwall
The property sector plays a central and indispensable role in Cornwall’s economy and long-term sustainability. With a mix of coastal communities, rural areas, seasonal employment and a reliance on tourism, Cornwall’s housing market faces significant pressures that have been exasperated even more since the pandemic. The private rented sector is not merely a commercial activity; it is a critical component of local infrastructure due to the fact that Cornwall locals have been priced out of the housing market, and are therefore reliant on renting property.
For Sale & To Let Boards on a Local Authority’s Agenda
An Essex local authority is looking to ban “for sale” signs in one of its heritage spots to protect its historic character.
Epping Forest district council is consulting over plans to stop estate agents from using signs in properties within St John’s conservation area without having to get planning permission.
The Conservative-led council will seek views from residents about bringing in an article 4 direction, which will remove the automatic permitted development rights that give homeowners and estate agents permission to put up signs in the area.
Epping has become the latest council to fight estate agents’ boards. Westminster city council applied to the planning inspectorate for a ban in February, claiming that they cause “substantial harm to the local character” but has not yet had a decision.
Westminster council already have rules that mean that estate agents have to seek planning permission for signs in certain conservation areas, but it is now looking to extend this across the borough.
DPS Presents an Overview of The Renters’ Rights Act 2025
The Renters' Rights Act, the biggest single piece of legislative change to impact the Private Rented Sector in many years, comes into effect from 1 May 2026.
Time is of the Essence
The phrase “time is of the essence” is familiar in the English language and most definitely to to the legal profession. Created under English common law where a contract specified a completion date or performance deadline, the premise exists today.
By the 19th Century there were 3 key principles:
Time would be essential if stated in a contract
Time sensitivity would be implied
Time sensitivity would required by serving reasonable notice