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Side Letters in Commercial Property Lease Transactions

In the realm of commercial property lease transactions, side letters are often overlooked but can play an important role in…
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Considerations when Purchasing a Care Home

Acquiring a care home can be a lucrative and impactful investment, but it also comes with a complex range of…
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Prevention of Property Fraud – how to further protect your property with a restriction on title

Property fraud can come in many shapes and sizes however one known area of fraud which is on the rise…
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Last Chance to Comment: Reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

The new government have promised to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years. These ambitious plans will…
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Housing Manifesto – Labour’s view of UK housing

Labour’s 2024 manifesto outlines an ambitious plan to address the UK’s housing crisis, focusing on increasing the supply of affordable…
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The Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act 2024: Important Update for Leaseholders & Landlords

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act, which received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024, represents a significant transformation in the…
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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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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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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…