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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….
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High-rise buildings – who is responsible for their safety?

The Grenfell Tower tragedy sparked the most important review of building safety legislation in the history of the UK….
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Residential Landlord Rights / Responsibility Update November 2023

There was concern by Tenant organisations, that perfectly well-behaved paying tenants were being forced out by landlords….
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Managing Sickness Absence in the Construction Industry

It is essential to understand the unique challenges that the construction industry faces when it comes to managing sickness absence….
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The Importance of Intercreditor Agreements

An Intercreditor agreement outlines the rights and obligations of multiple creditors when lending to the same borrower….
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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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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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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…