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The Renters Rights Bill: What it means for tenants and landlords

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Major reforms set to transform the private rental sector in 2025.

The Renters Rights Bill: What it means for tenants and landlords

Extension of Permitted Development Rights for higher education institutions

Thursday, 20 February 2025

2021 saw several changes to Permitted Development Rights for universities in England. These allow universities to carry out certain types of development without needing full planning permission. Instead they can use a faster process called prior approval.

Extension of Permitted Development Rights for higher education institutions

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Stamp Duty Land Tax changes - residential properties

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

From 1 April 2025, the rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax are changing. Whilst this change will impact on every residential purchase completed on or after this date, it's first-time buyers who will be the most affected.

Stamp Duty Land Tax changes - residential properties

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Fees for planning applications set to increase

Monday, 03 February 2025

The fees for submitting certain types of planning applications to a local planning authority are set to increase on the 1 April 2025 to help support the Government's priority of economic growth.

Fees for planning applications set to increase

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High street rental auctions - local authority powers

Monday, 03 February 2025

Local authorities (LAs) in England now have the power to auction lettings of vacant high street commercial property. In this article we highlight some of the key provisions relating to High Street Rental Auctions (HSRAs).

High street rental auctions - local authority powers

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Rights of riparian owners in the face of foul water discharge

Monday, 03 February 2025

The Supreme Court’s recent decision represents welcome clarification of the rights of riparian owners and the responsibilities of sewerage undertakers under the Water Industry Act 1991.

Rights of riparian owners in the face of foul water discharge

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A comprehensive guide to heads of terms in leasehold commercial property transactions

Monday, 03 February 2025

Heads of Terms play a crucial role in commercial property transactions. Although not legally binding, they outline the key terms agreed by the parties involved, setting expectations and helping to streamline the negotiation process.

A comprehensive guide to heads of terms in leasehold commercial property transactions

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What is the 'Grey Belt' and when might it be developed under the new Labour Government

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

With the Government seeking to 'unlock' the planning system for increased housing provision and more sustainable development, the targeted Green Belt changes and introduction of a 'Grey Belt', in its revision of the NPPF are key.

What is the 'Grey Belt' and when might it be developed under the new Labour Government

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Mannai makes the world go round! - or does it?

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Mannai! is often the first word exclaimed in the panic-stricken moments when the world is falling apart because of the realisation that the document you have just served contains an error.

Mannai makes the world go round! - or does it?

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Five Top Tips for CPSEs

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

What is the nature and purpose of CPSEs and how can you approach completing them?

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Upper Tribunal signals increase in rents for rural telecoms sites

Tuesday, 01 October 2024

In EE and H3G v AP Wireless II UK Limited, the Upper Tribunal has reassessed the tone of rents for rural telecommunications sites.

Upper Tribunal signals increase in rents for rural telecoms sites

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Environmental impact assessments and downstream emissions

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

A recent Supreme Court decision relating to the assessment of downstream greenhouse gas emissions should be considered when preparing an environmental impact assessment.

Environmental impact assessments and downstream emissions

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Labour Party Manifesto - introducing 'Grey Belt' land

Thursday, 18 July 2024

Loosely defined as the 'poor-quality and ugly areas' of green belt land, the idea is that more land will be released for development.

Labour Party Manifesto - introducing 'Grey Belt' land

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Dilapidations: five top tips for landlords and tenants

Tuesday, 02 July 2024

Terminal dilapidations refers to breaches of tenant covenants relating to the physical state of a property, at lease end. The relevant covenants are the yielding up, repair, reinstatement, decoration and covenant to comply with statute.

Dilapidations: five top tips for landlords and tenants

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Lease or Licence - what is the difference?

Tuesday, 02 July 2024

If you are considering granting a third party the right to occupy part or parts of your commercial property, it is important that we establish what is happening 'on the ground' to ensure that the correct document is used.

Lease or Licence - what is the difference?

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