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The Government's Response to Biodiversity Net Gain - What Developers Need to Be Aware of From November 2023

Friday, 10 March 2023

On 21 February 2023, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) issued guidance on the implementation of the mandatory biodiversity net gain in England.

The Government's Response to Biodiversity Net Gain: What Developers Need to Be Aware of From November 2023

Articles & Blogs Planning Real Estate

Permitted Development - Issues for Developers

Thursday, 02 March 2023

Permitted Development rights allow certain development to be carried out without the need to navigate the full planning process. Nevertheless, there may still be hurdles to overcome.

Permitted Development - Issues for Developers

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Protection for Property Owners or Occupiers Against Latent Defects

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

It is important to ensure that you are sufficiently protected against the risks associated with the possibility of latent defects emerging after completion of any works.

Protection for Property Owners or Occupiers Against Latent Defects

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Overage Triggers - How to Get Them Right

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

Overage is a mechanism which allows a seller to benefit from an increase in the value of land after it has been sold. It is particularly useful where the land has development potential.

Overage Triggers - How to Get Them Right

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Charity Mergers - Property Aspects to Consider

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

When two Charities merge there is often charitable property to consider and the work required to transfer this can be significant.

Charity Mergers - Property Aspects to Consider

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Leases Part 2 - The Premises, Rights Granted and Reserved and Use

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

This series of articles explore some of the key issues to be considered when agreeing heads of terms and negotiating the provisions of a commercial lease. This article continues the series and covers the property demised, rights and permitted uses.

Leases Part 2 - The Premises, Rights Granted and Reserved and Use

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Could the Procter v Procter and Others Judgment Affect my Partnership Tenancy?

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

The High Court has recently considered the matter of Procter v Procter and others [2022] EWHC 1202, which concerned a dispute between three siblings; Suzie, Philip and Jamie Procter.

Could the Procter v Procter and Others Judgment Affect my Partnership Tenancy?

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Time is Running out for Overseas Entities Who Own UK Property

Thursday, 09 February 2023

The deadline for registration under the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 passed on 31 January 2023.

Time is Running out for Overseas Entities Who Own UK Property

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Overage Agreements - A Snapshot

Monday, 06 February 2023

Overage provisions are a useful tool when disposing of land with development potential but require careful consideration due to their highly complex nature.

Overage Agreements - A Snapshot

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Break Clause Reminder for Landlords and Tenants - Exercise Caution!

Friday, 11 November 2022

Break clauses have been a rich source of judicial commentary in recent years. Questions about what constitutes vacant possession, notice requirements, notice period issues and condition compliance have produced a great deal of litigation.

Break Clause Reminder for Landlords and Tenants - Exercise Caution!

Articles & Blogs Healthcare Real Estate

Could the Judgement on a Recent Property Dispute Case Affect My Partnership Tenancy?

Monday, 04 July 2022

A 2022 High Court decision has highlighted the importance of ensuring that partnership tenancies are properly managed, to avoid unexpected problems arising down the line.

Could the Judgment on a Recent Property Dispute Case Affect My Partnership Tenancy?

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Are Ground Rents a Thing of the Past?

Thursday, 23 June 2022

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 which comes into force on 30 June 2022 will put an end to ground rents on all new leases.

Are Ground Rents a Thing of the Past?

Articles & Blogs Real Estate

Residential Leasehold Reform - Change Is Coming

Monday, 06 June 2022

Amid mounting pressure on the Government to address longstanding concerns about the way in which residential leaseholds are governed, many proposed legislative interventions were introduced in the Queen's speech on 10 May 2022, with further change likely.

Residential Leasehold Reform - Change Is Coming

Articles & Blogs Corporate Real Estate

Leases - Negotiating Heads of Terms

Monday, 06 June 2022

This is the first in a series of articles exploring some of the key issues to be considered when agreeing heads of terms and negotiating the provisions of a commercial lease.

Leases - Negotiating Heads of Terms

Corporate Real Estate

The Long-Term Environmental Targets

Monday, 06 June 2022

The Government announced new, long-term environmental targets on 16 March 2022 which are said to support the Environment Act 2021. The targets are aimed at supporting the Government’s vision of looking after the environment.

The Long-Term Environmental Targets