Property Patter: The Spring 2021 Budget – what news for property?
There was significant interest in this year's Spring Budget. Emma Humphreys is joined by tax specialist Harman Bains to review some of the measures introduced by Rishi Sunak to try to meet the challenges of providing a boost to COVID-hit businesses and workers, as well as considering the potential impact of the changes relevant to residential property.
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Further reading:
- Mixed news for corporation tax payers in today’s Budget
- Snap poll: Britons overwhelmingly back Corporation Tax increase outlined in Budget 2021
- Digital innovation: no Budget support for the evolved hospitality industry
- A vote of confidence in the UK arts sector: Chancellor announces £408m funding boost
Our thinking
Emma Humphreys
The Future of Property Careers
Join to our panel discussion and Q&A with industry leaders on the range of opportunities within the property and construction sector.
Oliver Park
Oliver Park writes for LexisPSL Property Disputes on liability for costs of repair
Oliver considers the implications of the decision in City of London v Leaseholders of Great Arthur House.
Procuring modular housing: Is MMC becoming mainstream?
Is Modern Methods of Construction becoming mainstream? Read what it means for Development and Procurement here.
Georgina Muskett
Q&A: Talking the telecoms talk
Georgina Muskett and Jonathan Wills answer queries on Electronic Communications Code agreement.
Rachel Warren
Property Patter: Navigating the complexities of Pharmacy Property
Pharmacy property is a specialist area which contains many traps for the unwary.
Lauren Spark
What do the new Debt Respite Scheme Regulations mean for Landlords and Tenants?
This will provide legal protection from creditors in the form of either a breathing space or a mental health crisis moratorium.
Emma Humphreys
Risk allocation in commercial leases: the High Court considers rent suspension, insurance and frustration arguments
Read our summary of the full judgement on the latest Covid arrears case.
Robert Reymond
Charles Russell Speechlys boosts private wealth offering with the hire of an international tax team
Robert Reymond will be joined at the firm by Leigh Nicoll, Emma Tyrrell and Oliver Cooper.
Robert Reymond
eprivateclient and Citywealth report on the hire of a new international tax team led by Robert Reymond
The firm strengthened its international wealth structuring capabilities with the hire of an international tax team led by Robert Reymond.
Caroline Swain
Building Back Better: Real Estate and Restructuring
How and why should hospitality businesses re-structure post pandemic?
Simon Green
Asian Legal Business, Hubbis and eprivateclient report on the firm's expansion in Hong Kong
The firm's Hong Kong office continues to expand with the relocation of Real Estate Partner Simon Green to lead the firm’s focus in Asia.
James Broadhurst
Charles Russell Speechlys advises Fudco Partnership on sale to Exponent-backed Vibrant Foods
Fudco is a family-owned business selling South Asian ethnic foods in UK and Europe.
Laura Sheftel
Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector from 1 April 2021
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector will apply to existing specified tenancies from 1 April 2021.
Rebecca Day
UK property market continues to thrive
Aidan Welton
Stamp Duty, Green houses and 5% deposits: The Government’s Commitment to Housebuilding Continues
We look at the current raft of measures the Government has in place to support home ownership and the housebuilding industry.
Emma Humphreys
Property Patter: cohabitees and property rights - what do couples need to think about?
It is easy to drift into complicated territory when it comes to property arrangements between a couple
Simon Green
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP continues Hong Kong growth with the relocation of Real Estate Partner
We are delighted to continue the growth of our Hong Kong offering with the relocation of Simon Green to lead the firm’s focus in Asia.
Megan Davies
Government consults on lifting commercial rent restrictions
As the Government consults on lifting of CRAR enforcement procedures, read our summary of what this means for landlords here.
Emma Humphreys
Lockdown rent arrears: the High Court gives its (summary) view
Emma Humphreys
Lockdown arrears: the High Court gives its view
The High Court's judged on a landlord's application relating to rent arrears, owed since COVID-19 hit. Read what it means here.