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Unlocking Success: Navigating the Maze of Residential Development Finance

Development finance refers to the financial resources and strategies needed to fund and manage real estate developments…
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Secured loans to family members

As the cost-of-living crisis continues and increased mortgage rates thrive, it’s not unusual for an individual to require some financial…
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A Brief Guide to Agricultural Property Relief

Agricultural Property Relief is a Tax Planning mechanism available to farmers and landowners to make the transfer of farming land…
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Construction Adjudications – The Do’s and Don’ts

Adjudication is an alternative method for resolving disputes, without resorting to lengthy and expensive court proceedings….
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New JCT forms of building contract, 2024 Editions expected soon

The JCT announced at an event on 16 June 2023 that new editions of its contracts will be published in…
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The CIJC Working Rule Agreement: An Overview

The CIJC Working Rule Agreement is an agreement that governs the terms and conditions of employment for certain construction workers…
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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….
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Pawtential breach of covenant?

Recent statistics show that approximately 62% of households in the UK own a domestic pet……
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Option agreements and considerations for landowners

An option agreement is where a prospective buyer, in this case the developer, enters into an agreement with a landowner…
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Do you have a Construction Contract?

The Construction Act imposes statutory implied terms into all construction contracts including payment terms and a right to adjudicate….
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What is Biodiversity Net Gain?

Biodiversity Net Gain is an approach to development and planning that aims to leave the natural environment in a better…
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Tackling Insurance Problems in Commercial Fit-Out Projects

As a tenant of a commercial building, finding a new space can be an exciting time for the business as…