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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS)

Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) provide a tax-efficient and accessible method for real estate investment….
2 years ago
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The Right of First Refusal – When Does It Apply?

When a landlord is planning to sell the freehold of a building that contains residential flats, it is usually legally…
2 years ago
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The “Thomas-Van Staden Trap” – The Effect on Contracting Out of Leases

Many landlords want certainty about their future use of a property once their tenant’s lease term expires….
2 years ago
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Abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief

The government confirmed in the Spring Budget 2024 that Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) would be abolished from Stamp Duty Land…
2 years ago
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Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain – changes from 12 February 2024

Biodiversity net gain is a government strategy to ensure that habitat for wildlife is in a better state than it…
2 years ago
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SDLT on Linked Transactions

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a significant aspect of property transactions in England and Northern Ireland. The amount payable…
2 years ago
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Recovery of arrears & breaches of a commercial lease

What are the options for a commercial landlord when faced with non payment of rent or other breaches of a…
2 years ago
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Building the Future – The Long-Term Plan for Construction

At the end of January 2023, Building Magazine published the Building the Future Commission’s “Long-Term Plan for Construction” Report….
2 years ago
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Statutory Obligations under Commercial Leases

Fire Risk Assessments and Asbestos Surveys: Legal requirements, known as statutory obligations, are often imposed within commercial leases….
2 years ago
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New Building Regulations: Leisure & Hospitality Industry

It is hugely important that all those involved in the construction industry understand the new regulations and duties….
2 years ago
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A price worth paying? Zero Carbon Homes

Zero carbon homes refers to residential buildings designed and constructed with a primary focus on minimizing carbon emissions….
3 years ago
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Development Finance – What are my Options?

The ability to successfully deliver a profitable development project depends on getting the right funding arrangements in place….
3 years ago