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.
Devonshires advises Stonewater on acquisition of tenanted stock
Devonshires have acted for Stonewater as they increase their growing portfolio of 877 affordable homes in Coventry to 1,186 following the completion of a tenanted stock transfer of over 300 tenanted homes from The Guinness Partnership. Stonewater has purchased 176 two, three and four bedroom houses and 133 two and three bedroom houses and one
Andrew Cowan, Gareth Hall and Nick Billingham recognised in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame.
The Legal 500 Hall of Fame recognises individuals who are excellent in their field and have been listed as a leader for 8 out of 10 years in the legal directory.
Tackling unfair leasehold practices: the story so far
It’s been more than six months since the Government published its response to the ‘Tackling unfair practices in the leasehold market’ consultation. Dominic Bauers discusses the impact, industry reaction and how the Government’s promises stack up. The Government’s consultation ‘tackling unfair practices in the leasehold market’ looked at a range of measures to tackle unfair
Devonshires advises on £21.3 million acquisition of local authority housing
Devonshires advises on £21.3 million acquisition of local authority housing
All set for summer fundraising
All set for summer fundraising
Japanese knotweed: landmark ruling could open the floodgates to more claims
A recent Court of Appeal ruling could open the floodgates to claims against landowners if Japanese knotweed on their site encroaches onto neighbouring properties even if it doesn’t cause any physical damage.
Devonshires named a finalist in the National Housing Awards
We’re delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the final of the National Housing Awards 2018.
The use of CVAs is growing and so are concerns
Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs) are being used on an unprecedented level but not always in the right way raising concerns across all sectors. CVAs have garnered a number of headlines recently with the retail sector in particular entering turbulent times in line with our changing shopping habits. The ability to buy the latest gadget or
Devonshires advise First Priority Housing Association on entering into a CVA
Devonshires acted for First Priority Housing Association in successfully entering into a Company Voluntary Arrangement.
Devonshires helps to appoint Rail industry’s first Ombudsman
The corporate team at Devonshires has helped to advise on the appointment of the rail industry’s first ombudsman to rule on customer complaints.
Devonshires re-appointed to the HALA Framework
We are delighted to announce that we have been re-appointed to the Housing Associations' Legal Alliance framework.
Devonshires lawyer honoured with lifetime achievement award
A Devonshires lawyer has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award for his contribution to the social housing sector.
