Real Estate and Construction Newsletter - October 2017
Welcome to our October newsletter, bringing you legal insight into issues facing the property industry.
We hope you enjoy reading our articles. Please do get in touch if you would like any further information.
Keeping control of your investment in the co-working boom
In recent years there has been a seismic shift in the office space market. In this article, we explore the legal implications relating to this rapid rise of co-working space.
Do you need a strategic partnership framework with a registered provider?
This article discusses the benefits for developers of entering into strategic partnership frameworks with registered providers of affordable housing to set the basis for successful development partnerships.
Permission in principle – eight things you need to know
We provide practical guidance on this new form of planning permission.
Dealing with trespassers: practical guidance for owners
Trespassers are an increasing problem for owners of vacant commercial premises, not only because of the costs and time spent removing them, but also due to the significant damage that they can cause. This article sets out some practical steps for property owners facing unexpected and unwelcome visitors.
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BIM: legal issues
The Government has been a keen exponent of Building Information Modelling (BIM), requiring all Government projects to achieve BIM level 2 since April 2016. This article covers the risks of the new technology and the issues surrounding building contracts and intellectual property.
For more information please contact Claire on +44 (0)20 7427 1046 or claire.fallows@crsblaw.com
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Naomi Nettleton
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Topland Group on new joint venture and £50m acquisition and financing of Allen House
Charles Russell Speechlys completes third major transaction with Topland Group this year
Steven Carey
Steven Carey and Carolyn Davies write for Construction News on a recent cladding court ruling
Cladding court ruling provides post-Grenfell liability pointers
Simon Green
Simon Green and Reem Al Mahroos write for Real Estate Asia on the trend of 'revenge tourism'
Revenge tourism is the new direction of travel for Asia...
Hannah Turner
Q&A: Tackling technicalities and typos
Our experts answer a landlord’s query about the validity of a section 21 notice
Hope Barton
Q&A: The qualifying criteria explained
What do landlords need to prove to satisfy ground (g) of section 30(1) of the 1954 Act for the purposes of a new tenancy?
Naomi Heathcote
Green leases crucial to achieving net zero in the built environment
‘Net zero’ requires emissions to be reduced as far as possible, and for the remaining (or ‘residual’) emissions to be removed or captured.
Samuel Lear
Samuel Lear answers the EG Legal Q&A on code rights
Q&A: Code rights queries answered
Christopher Hadnutt
Chris Hadnutt writes for Building Magazine on construction project defects
Chris Hadnutt writes for Building Magazine on construction project defects
Sarah Morley
The new UK register of overseas entities – the impact on property transactions
The Economic Crime Act establishes a new register of beneficial ownership of overseas entities, read the implications here.
Piers Master
Register of Overseas Entities: What are the deadlines for trust structures holding UK real estate?
The ROE is intended to launch on 1 August 2022 - read more about the deadlines trust structures holding UK real estate will be facing
Emma Preece
EG quotes Emma Preece on the Cine-UK and Cineworld Court of Appeal Covid rent arrears ruling
“This appeal was always going to be an uphill battle for the tenants.”
David Savage
Construction News quotes David Savage on a recent fire safety ruling and the implications of this
"Although clearly fact-specific as any case is, this is an interesting and important case..."
Paula Boast
The impact of Bahrain’s new PPP Guide
Following on from the release of its Government Action Plan (2019-2022) Bahrain has now approved a guide regulating PPPs
Emma Humphreys
And the Award goes to...? First decisions published under pandemic arrears scheme
The first Awards under the binding arbitration scheme introduced by the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022 have been published.
David Savage
TCC judgment in first post-Grenfell fire safety external wall insulation case.
Emma Humphreys
Property Week quotes Emma Humphreys on the Electronic Communications Code
Judgment on telephone masts clarifies the rights of landowners
Emma Humphreys
Property Patter: Mythbusters
The Real Estate Disputes Team takes a look at some common myths or misunderstandings when it comes to property.
Louise Ward
What can UK investors interested in Life Sciences learn from their more experienced, including US, counterparts?
The recent tie-up between Canary Wharf and Kadans demonstrates the enthusiasm to access the lucrative UK life sciences market.
Helen Coward
Helen Coward writes for Tax Journal on the main purpose test for SDLT group relief
Mainly ignored? The main purpose test for SDLT group relief
Patricia Nathan-Amissah
The Ayes have it - Collateral Warranties can be a ‘Construction Contract’
The Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in the case of Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Limited v Simply Construct (UK) LLP