Read more about Real Estate & Development
Commercial tenants often need to carry out fit-out or other works to premises, but despite the restrictions in many commercial leases, the legal paperwork is sometimes ignored. This is a mistake. Getting the paperwork wrong, or ignoring it altogether, can hand a weapon to the landlord and could lead to protracted and expensive disputes down the line, sometimes involving extra remedial works, “unfair” rental uplifts, damages and - in drastic cases - forfeiture of the lease itself. Read more
The Law Commission (with a standing brief from the government to review areas of the law felt to be unsatisfactory) is currently inviting views on proposed changes to rights to light, which have been identified as causing “a disproportionately negative impact upon the potential for the development of land”. Read more
From 1 January 2015, it will become illegal to use any form of R22 to service or maintain any cooling system, so in due course, R22-guzzling systems will be unusable (legally!) and will either need to be converted to "cleaner" forms of propellant or (if conversion is not practical) need to be replaced entirely. Read more
Ben Halsey discusses NHS Property Services, what it is, what it does, and what some of the implications might be for those within the wider real estate and development sector. Read more
Simon Bagg and Paul Hayes discuss situations when a Registered Provider should consult. Read more
The Prime Minister claimed last year that applications for judicial review hamper economic growth, and that many such applications are "completely pointless". As a result, the government has been consulting on plans to reform the judicial review process (across the board, not just in respect of planning cases) to (it hopes) minimise the number of allegedly frivolous applications. Read more
When we are approached by landowners in need of advice about boundary disputes, it can be particularly difficult to resolve especially when emotions run high. Read more
Have you questioned whether you are doing everything you should to keep clients, visitors, or members of the general public safe whilst they are on your premises? Read more
We provide an update on the latest tax rates of high value residential property. Read more
In what is still proving to be a very difficult trading market, a landlord faced with a tenant in arrears should look closely at all its options before taking any action. Read more
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us improve our website. You'll find more information on our Cookies Policy here. By continuing to use our website you agree to our use of such cookies.