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.
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Rupa Lakha
UK Construction Law Update: What Happened in 2021? What can we expect in 2022?
The panel will cover a number of key construction law topics to ensure you stay in the loop
Simon Green
A guide to buying residential property in England
An overview of the conveyancing process when acquiring residential property as well as some key points to consider.
Emma Preece
Restrictive Covenants Declaration that a restrictive covenant is no longer enforceable
Emma Preece explores restrictive covenants.
Naomi Nettleton
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Topland Group on two key transactions
Topland Group is one of the largest multi-billion pound, privately owned investment groups.
Emma Humphreys
Property Patter: What can the property world expect from Parliament and the courts in 2022
What’s ahead in the world of property law during 2022
Laurence Whymark
Top 10 Tips for dealing with Easements
Everything you need to know about dealing with Easements.
Lauren Fraser
The changing leasehold landscape: Government consultation on reforming the leasehold and commonhold systems in England and Wales
Lauren Fraser and Laura Bushaway explore the changes occurring in the leasehold landscape process.
James Souter
James Souter quoted by Estates Gazette on the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn the Gala Unity decision
Leaseholders who acquire the right to manage a building are not exempt from paying for shared services if part of a larger estate.
Laura Bushaway
Laura Bushaway writes for the Estates Gazette Legal Q&A on property guardians and ASTs
Laura Bushaway considers property guardians and possession proceedings.
Emma Humphreys
The green lease: back for good?
Emma Humphreys and Phil Webb look at the growing interest in green lease clauses.
Sam Johnson
Expert Shopping – Seeking to rely on a new expert
A practice known as expert shopping may see the court order the disclosure of the previous experts.
Emma Humphreys
Playing for time with lease expiry
Emma Humphreys explores time with lease expiry from the perspective of tenant and landlord.
Emma Preece
Top 10 Tips: Terminating agricultural tenancies affecting development land
Everything you need to know about Terminating agricultural tenancies affecting development land.
Emma Humphreys
The government’s Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill and revised Code of Practice
Emma and Laura explore the government's new Code of Practice for commercial property relationships.
Emma Preece
Q&A: Timely guidance on service charges
Emma Preece and Brooke Lyne find that a recent Court of Appeal decision offers timely guidance on residential service charge matters.
Lauren Spark
Lauren Spark writes for the Estates Gazette Legal Q&A on rent review formula within leases
Lauren Spark considers a question on rent review formula within a lease.
Ingrid Saffin
Ingrid Saffin writes for eprivateclient on private capital, responsible business, and investing in the high street
The end of the moratorium could bring new gaps in retail space. But could this ultimately be good news?
Rachel Morrish
Q&A: Delving into the definitions of landlord’s fixtures
Rachel Morrish and Nick Grant answer a question on what amounts to a breach of covenant in relation to landlord’s fixtures.
Julie Sharpe
Top Ten Tips with Ransom Strips – How to keep a ransom handsome
Everything you need to know on Ransom Strips.
Lauren Fraser
Property Patter: Break Options – The Top 5 Traps
Top 5 tips for exercising break options.