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Bellway Homes’ Record Fine for Wildlife Crime

When assessing a planning application for development, authorities must consider whether any protected species are likely to be affected….
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What is Turnover Rent and who does it benefit?

Turnover Rent is a form of Rent in Commercial Leases which may benefit both a Landlord and a Tenant….
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Property Roundtable Winter Session

With a critical eye turned on the property developments in 2020 the panel discussed lessons learned from 2020……
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HMRC’s updated guidance on Compensation Payments and VAT

The new guidance from HMRC makes it clear that compensation payments are now generally liable to VAT….
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Restrictive Covenants on land and the perils of ignoring them

The dangers of assuming that if you get your planning permission, you can disregard the restrictive covenants preventing building……
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Service Charges and the Building Safety Bill – what is in the Legislative Pipeline?

The draft Building Safety Bill was published by the government in July 2020……
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Property Roundtable Autumn Session

September brings a return of the Property Industry Roundtable……
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Property Expansion at Herrington Carmichael

Herrington Carmichael is expanding its property team as it looks to further enhance its reputation and build upon……
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Why should I consider selling affordable housing at “Golden Brick”?

Where the Golden Brick stage has been achieved, the residential building will qualify for zero-rating for VAT purposes……
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Leasehold Reform: Enfranchisement

Today the Law Commission have published their latest reports on leasehold reform……
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What is Alienation?

‘Alienation’ is the right granted in a lease for a tenant to assign, sublet, or share occupation of their property….
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Commercial Leases: What is a side letter?

A side letter is usually a short document that is ancillary to the main commercial lease, which is intended to…