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SDLT treatment of garden land on disposal by a homeowner

This is a much discussed topic where clarification from HMRC has been sought on several occasions and the case of…
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Can I acquire land through squatters rights?

Most people are generally aware of the term “squatters rights” which in principle, allows a person who has been in…
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New government Code of Practice for commercial property relationships

Once a tenant has decided that they wish to take a commercial lease of a property, the landlord and tenant…
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Protections for commercial tenants to be extended

The Government has announced that it will be extending the restrictions on the ability of landlords to recover rent arrears…
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Understanding your Heads of Terms – Key points for Commercial Tenants

Once a tenant has decided that they wish to take a commercial lease of a property, the landlord and tenant…
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How to prepare for Bridging and Development Finance

Unlike a standard mortgage instruction, bridging or development finance facilities aimed at funding development of a……
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What additional costs will landlords be able to recover via the service charge?

As offices begin to reopen, landlords will naturally be ……
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Temporary CIL Reliefs and Extended Permitted Development Rights Announced

In response to the Coronavirus outbreak the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has announced a planning update……
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The Property Industry Roundtable – 15 May 2020

Discussing life after lockdown, loan to value and the changing face of our high streets……
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Is this the end of so-called ‘No Fault’ evictions by resident landlords?

If you are a landlord you may already know that you can evict your tenant on the……
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Agile Working

By implementing agile working, employees are given an increased level of control and independence over their working arrangements. As a…
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Adverse possession – does a fence matter?

Adverse possession (commonly known as “squatter’s rights”) is continuously using land which…