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Practical Considerations when Terminating a JCT Building Contract

The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) publishes standard forms of building contracts that are used on many construction projects in England…
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Building Beyond Boundaries: Foundations for Gender Equality

Welcome to the first article in the Building Beyond Boundaries series. In this series of articles our employment law team…
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Navigating the New Changes to the Joint Contracts Tribunal Design & Build 2024 Contract

On 17th April 2024, the JCT published its long-awaited updated Design and Build Contract (“JCT DB 2024”)….
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Policy to Practice: Navigating Changes in Planning Enforcement

On 25th April 2024, major changes to planning enforcement in England came into effect, primarily driven by the Levelling-up and…
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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….
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Navigating Stamp Duty: Your Essential Guide

Following the spring budget announcement on the 6th March 2024, the chancellor announced that from 1st June 2024, Multiple Dwellings…
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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…
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Overcoming Landlord Silence: The Vesting Order Approach

In the realm of property ownership, the concept of an absentee freeholder can present a unique set of challenges for…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…