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Construction – What does practical completion really mean?

In the context of building works, the question of whether practical completion is achieved in law has not always been…
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Relational Contracts in Construction Law

Those working in the construction industry will be aware that many standard forms of contract used nationally include obligations……
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Duty of Good Faith in Construction Contracts

The duty of good faith has no universally accepted meaning and what it means in a construction contract will depend……
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What is Mezzanine Finance?

You may have heard of mezzanine finance, but what is it and how does it vary from a standard mortgage…
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A Tenant’s guide to Commercial Tenancies

Once a tenant has decided to proceed to acquiring a commercial lease, formal negotiations to agree the Heads of Terms…
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Lease Extension FAQs

Our Property Law team have answered the most common questions on lease extensions….

Post-Completion Defects: should you invite the contractor to remedy them?

Property defects often leads to significant additional costs as well as adverse publicity for……

Landowners: Responsibility for Trees – Winter reminder

Landowners should be fully aware that they have two key responsibilities which makes maintaining their land essential….

Construction: Allocation of risk – prevention principle not breached

Can the parties to a construction contract agree specific clauses as to the allocation of a risk when it comes…

Collective Enfranchisement – how far reaching can it be?

Collective enfranchisement claims may not be at the forefront of a developer’s mind when building out or selling a development…

Works to your Property between Exchange and Completion

When buying a Property, one of the most exciting parts is thinking about how you wish to decorate your new…

Construction: ‘Pay Now, Argue Later’

Needless to say, payments and when they are due are a crucial factor in any construction project……