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Sale of properties by a receiver - 19/11/2008
The High Court has confirmed that a receiver may exercise its discretion and sell properties as a portfolio rather than having to sell off the properties individually, even if individual sales may achieve a higher price in total. more
Landlords be wary of insolvent tenants - 19/11/2008
On 18 November 2008 the Court of Appeal gave a judgment in a case that will have a bearing on any Landlord seeking to recover property which was previously leased to a company which has gone into administration. more
Changes to the EPC regulations - 20/10/2008
As of 1 October 2008, the requirement for an Energy Performance Certificate ("EPC") where a property is sold or let applies to all commercial properties. more
Paying Rent at Break Dates : Tenants Beware and Landlords Collect! - 20/10/2008
If a commercial lease is silent on the apportionment of rent and provides for rent to be payable in advance without deduction or set off, then this may mean that a tenant may be liable for rent covering a period after the break date. more
SDLT and holding over - 14/07/2008
It is the fifth anniversary of the implementation of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) on 1 December 2008 and many short term leases granted under the SDLT regime will be coming up for renewal. more
Motor Sport Noise Nuisance - 14/07/2008
A group of local residents have been awarded damages by the High Court in a claim for noise nuisance. The defendant, Croft, was the operator of a motor racing circuit in Darlington. more
Inheritance Tax Planning for Property Developers, Landlords and Managers - 14/12/2007
Inheritance Tax is charged by reference to asset values The first £300,000 of relevant assets (rising to £325,000 by April 2009) is free from tax and the remainder is taxed at 40%. more
Government drops PGS in favour of “Planning Charge” - 14/12/2007
After a period of nearly two years the Government has decided to replace its original proposals (first published in December 2005) more
Village Greens - 23/11/2007
It is becoming more and more common for people to use the registration of land as town or village greens as a way of blocking unwanted developments. more
Rescission of Development Agreement - 23/11/2007
Obligations on parties to a development scheme amounted to duties of good faith and disclosure. more
