Homes & Gardens

Housing Associations' legal Alliance (HALA) has appointed Foot Anstey LLP's Developer sector to two of its lots, Lot 3 Development and Lot 4 Property.

Foot Anstey will be called on to provide legal advice on a range of property and development legal services to any of HALA's 35 members, some of which are already clients of Foot Anstey, for the next 3 years.

HALA's framework covers 4 lots: Corporate, Governance and Finance, Housing and Asset Management, Development, and Property.

Founded in 2010 by Kennedy Cater and 4 original members, HALA membership now stands at...

Thinking of adding an extension to your home? If so, you're not alone. Home extensions are a popular way for owners to add more space and value to their property, as well as increase living areas that improve everyday life. Whether it's extending your home by creating new bedrooms, a bathroom or even a games room, there are various different types of home extensions that you might want to consider. Choosing the right type of extension for your needs and budget is the first step in making sure that your new space is exactly what you want. Once you have planning permission and you're ready...

The recent pandemic has greatly influenced work environments throughout the globe. People had to make their homes makeshift offices for a while to limit physical interaction. During this time, most individuals experienced the benefits of working from home and, to this day, are in favour of it.

By having their own space, they felt their focus and efficiency levels were better than ever. Moreover, one cannot deny that they could maintain a balance between their work and personal commitments during this time. Hence due to such reasons, the popular "work from home" trend is still...

It’s a really good idea to be aware of the cost of an extension if you’re thinking about adding to your home rather than moving to a new house altogether.

The costs of extending is made up of many parts including the size of the addition, whether it’s on one or three storeys, and whether it can be achieved under permitted development or requires planning permission.

Other areas that influence the final cost when you extend to your house include the interiors, the design of the extension, the materials used, and which professionals you work with.

To help you get...