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V. Charles Ward
I am a UK registered lawyer specializing in residential and commercial property and work freelance. I am also a legal writer and author of several books including Residential Leaseholders' Handbook; Housing Regeneration: a Plan for Implementation (published February 2018); and Fire Safety Law: A Practical Guide, published September 2022.
Biography
I am a UK lawyer specializing in residential and commercial conveyancing as well as estate development and urban regeneration. I work freelance but am attached to HB Public Law, which is a shared legal service acting for the public sector. I am also corporate counsel with The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management, a national trade association representing the cemetery and crematorium industries across the UK. I am an established legal writer and the author of several books on legal subjects. I began writing for publication in 1991 with a series of articles for Legal Executive Journal. From 1994 to 2001 I wrote a weekly law page for Local Government Chronicle and also contributed frequently to Estates Gazette. Most of my work is written from my own professional experience and expertise. I write about what I do day-to-day. My books include Residential Leaseholders Handbook (2006); Housing Regeneration: a Plan for Implementation; and, most recently; Fire Safety Law: A Practical Guide for Leaseholders, Building-Owners and Conveyancers (2022). I am also following new fire-safety law as it comes on stream and will include legal developments in a series of published updates. I enjoy public speaking.Education
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College of Law - Lancaster Gate
Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
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Commercial and residential conveyancing
Commercial and residential landlord and tenant
Freehold enfranchisement and statutory lease-extensions
Company law
Urban regeneration and town planning
Housing
Personal Interests
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Public speaking
Writing for publication
Finding solutions Britain's housing crisis
The personal qualities which make a good lawyer (anywhere)
Websites
Books
Articles
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Leaseholder Deeds of Certificate
Published: Feb 05, 2023 by Today's Conveyancer
Authors: V.Charles Ward
Subjects:
Law, Built Environment
Explains why it is important for high-rise residential leaseholders to provide their landlords with Leaseholder Deeds of Certificate to ensure that they received the statutory protections against cladding remediation costs contained in Schedule 8 of the Building Safety Act 2022. Also explains Landlord Certificates.
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Law Books for Residential Leaseholders UK
Published: Feb 05, 2023 by Shepherd
Authors: V.Charles Ward
Subjects:
Law, Built Environment
I was asked to provide a list of books to help residential leaseholders in the UK understand their legal rights, particularly when it comes to service charge and block management issues. Here is my selection.
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The Legal profession as a Career Option
Published: Feb 05, 2023 by Shepherd
Authors: V.Charles Ward
Subjects:
Law
I have been asked to provide book recommendations for anyone considering the UK legal profession as a career option. Including practical tips for anyone who has already made the leap.
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Freehold Enfranchisement and Local Authorities
Published: Aug 28, 2020 by Local Government Lawyer
Authors: V.Charles Ward
Subjects:
Law
Explains the Law Commission's proposed reforms on enfranchisement law as it affects local authorities
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Case of Moldy Ginger Cake
Published: Jul 14, 2018 by The Toastmaster
Authors: V.Charles Ward
Subjects:
Law, Economics, Finance, Business & Industry, Communications Studies
How Toastmasters made me a better lawyer
News
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Leaseholder Deeds of Certificate - Editorial Feedback
By: V. Charles Ward
Subjects: Built Environment, Law
Here is the editorial feedback which I received on January 24th, 2023 from Jamie Lennox, Editor of Today's Conveyancer in relation to an article on Leaseholder Deeds of Certificates..
"Dear Viv
I hope you’re well. Just wanted to drop you a note regarding your recently published piece on Leaseholder Deeds of Certificate. It’s been incredibly popular with our readership: the data shows it’s been read more than any other piece over the last 7 days, and we’ve heard it’s been shared on social media and Rob Hailstone’s Bold Legal Forum too. Thus, a big thank you is in order from me!
I think it’s particularly relevant with the current discourse surrounding the ever-increasing complexity of conveyancing… I’ve heard one conveyancer suggest a separate law degree is required for the BSA 2022 alone! With climate change guidance just around the corner from the Law Soc, I imagine a similar conversation will take place.
Should you want to follow up this piece with any more guidance/best practice, we’d bite your hand off. Let me know your thoughts.
Thank you
Jamie Lennox
Editor"
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